# Event Details - **Event Name**: Keeping it Wild Collective x GYBNUK: UK Youth's Priorities for Nature - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a collaboration with Global Youth Biodiversity Network UK to amplify youth priorities for nature in London and beyond.About this EventYoung people are not only the future (but also the present) and our perspectives and priorities matter! Young people across the UK are amazing innovators, communicators, activists and practitioners.??In this in-person workshop, we’ll take the time to explore what your priorities are for the future of nature in a friendly, and non-technical way. We'll explore (and hopefully help you understand) different biodiversity and nature polices, from global agreements to strategies specific to London. We will then look at how young people can have a voice in these decisions, what GYBN UK are doing, and consider what your priorities are through a combination of interactive activities, exchange and presentation slides.You don’t need to be an expert to join in! Whether you’re a biodiversity expert, or new to nature, Collective events are all about learning together ?? Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026⏰ Time: 12pm – 3pm (with a 30-minute lunch break)? Meeting point: Engine House Visitor Centre, Walthamstow Wetlands? Who can come: Young people aged 16-30What to expect:? Join us for a fun, interactive session learning about biodiversity policy globally, nationally and locally, as well as where this fits into youth priorities? Meet other young people who want to take action where they live? Explore real‑world examples of how local policy decisions are made? No prior knowledge required, open to allWhy join us??️FREE lunch from our cafe!?‍?‍?Bring someone new to nature and get a free coffee voucher to use at London Wildlife Trust cafes!How to get there? Tube/train stations: Tottenham Hale (Victoria Line/ National Rail) – 9-minute walkBlackhorse Road (Victoria Line/ Suffragette Line) – 13-minute walk? Bus: Walthamstow Wetlands / Ferry Boat Inn (123/ 230 bus routes)? Car: Pay and Display Parking is available at the reserve entrance - postcode N17 9NH.AccessibilityThe main paths and Engine House at Walthamstow have step-free access. If you have any other specific access requirements please reach out to us at youth@wildlondon.org.uk.Who is GYBN UK??GYBN UK is a youth-led group established in May 2024 to inspire young people to be leaders for nature, particularly in policy and decision-making spaces. We work to integrate youth priorities and connect young people to decision-makers. We are part of a wider global network of young people, recognised as the official international coordination platform for youth participation in the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). More information on our work can be found on our website: https://www.gybnuk.co.uk/home?Meet your facilitators!?TarasTaras joined the GYBN UK team in 2025 and is passionate about all things conservation – from optimistic communications to environmental policy to community engagement and participation in nature recovery. He finished his Msci (combined Bsc and Msc) degree (specialising in conservation biology and protected area - local community relationships) from the University of Oxford in 2023.Currently he works for the International Union for the Conservation on Nature (IUCN) on UNESCO World Heritage (natural heritage), is England Lead for GYBN UK and acts as a Trustee (Board member) for Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.KatherineKatherine is passionate about re-wilding and protecting our natural world for future generations as a new member of GYBN UK. Katherine gained a BSc in Wildlife Conservation and volunteered abroad protecting marine wildlife and engaging the public in conservation locally. An amateur photographer, always out looking for the next wildlife pic!RachelA new member to GYBN UK, Rachel is interested in the relationships between people and nature, as well as ensuring people have the right to access and enjoy the benefits of nature. Rachel holds a BSc in Biodiversity and Conservation and is currently finishing her dissertation for MSc Environmental Technology at Imperial.The delivery of the Keeping it Wild Collective is made possible by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/keeping-it-wild-collective-x-gybnuk-uk-youths-priorities-for-nature/100001994948677196 - **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Walthamstow Wetlands, London Wildlife Trust - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Walthamstow Wetlands, London Wildlife Trust - **lat**: 51.5848032 - **long**: -0.0511725 - **full address**: Walthamstow Wetlands, London Wildlife Trust, 2 Forest Road, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Keeping it Wild Collective x GYBNUK: UK Youth's Priorities for Nature - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/0ba14d4fb655ee80be968162774682dc655ebfb7bd6bf0574f0c2f9112ae02be-rimg-w1200-h600-dc68a888-gmir.jpg?v=1786321938 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Keeping it Wild Collective x GYBNUK: UK Youth's Priorities for Nature being held? - **A:** Keeping it Wild Collective x GYBNUK: UK Youth's Priorities for Nature takes place on Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Walthamstow Wetlands, London Wildlife Trust, 2 Forest Road, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Keeping it Wild Collective x GYBNUK: UK Youth's Priorities for Nature? - **A:** Keeping it Wild Collective x GYBNUK: UK Youth's Priorities for Nature is organized by London Wildlife Trust. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Keeping it Wild Collective x GYBNUK: UK Youth's Priorities for Nature is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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