OLF’s Young Conservationists Hub at Global Birdfair
Friday 12th, Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th July 2024, 9am – 5:30pm daily
Join the OLF Team and our friends from within the nature conservation community at our young conservationists hub at this year’s Global Birdfair, a vibrant space for young conservationists to connect with like minded peers, take part in discussions and get a taster of the leadership training OLF is known best for.
Conservation & Media
A panel discussion about the role of media and social media to spread and promote conservation messages, raise awareness and gently campaign for positive action – exploring personal stories and the importance of sharing experiences, knowledge, positivity and enthusiasm in authentic and creative ways.Chaired by Ajay Tegala with panelists: Jack Baddams, George Hassall AKA “Green Fingered George”, Mya Bambrick & Henry Day
YOU can change the world!
FRIDAY 15:00 - 15:45
The Osprey Leadership Foundation believes everyone has the potential to change the world through authentic, effective and brave leadership! Join the Osprey Leadership Foundation team for a workshop designed to give you an insight into how to stand out as a conservationist and feel empowered to become a changemaker for nature. Faciliated by Becky Park – Programme Manager, OLF
How to save a tree
Adele Benson, Campaigns Manager at the Woodland Trust, will lead an interactive workshop aimed at empowering young people to make a positive impact on nature through campaigning. Participants will learn techniques to demonstrate the support of the masses to influence those with the power to make change.
Rewilding - hope for the future or current craze?
Through a panel discussion and questions from the audience, these young rewilding professionals will delve into the benefits and drawbacks to rewilding, to see if rewilding can work in conjunction with agriculture and other land uses, and whether it can be the answer in restoring our degraded and severely nature depleted country.Chaired by Seb Elwood with panelists Daisy Meadowcroft…
Restoring our lost species: young conservationist’s panel
SATURDAY 12:00 - 12:45
This panel, chaired by Restore ecologist and Glow-worm rewilder Pete Cooper, will be a conversation with young adults working on species reintroductions; covering the highs, lows, big questions and great opportunities. Featuring Brittany Maxted (Osprey Project Manager, Birds of Poole Harbour), Charly Mead (Education & Conservation Manager, Wildwood Devon), Kat Saleiko (Species Reintroduction Project Officer, Forestry England), and Harvey Tweats (Director of Celtic Rewilding and Beaver & Wildlife Officer, Trentham Gardens).
The Gaia Girls: women working in conservation
SATURDAY 14:00 - 14:45
Chaired by Lucy McRobert, with panelists: Elle Kaye, Daisy Meadowcroft & Jamey Douglas.
An introduction to wildlife artivism
SATURDAY
Learn about the power of art for wildlife conservation and science communication from creative conservationist and award-winning wildlife artivist Alicia Hayden. After learning about the basics of wildlife artivism, you will create your own artivism piece. This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities, although young children may need help from an adult.
YOU can change the world!
SATURDAY 15:00 - 15:45
The Osprey Leadership Foundation believes everyone has the potential to change the world through authentic, effective and brave leadership! Join the Osprey Leadership Foundation team for a workshop designed to give you an insight into how to stand out as a conservationist and feel empowered to become a changemaker for nature. Faciliated by Becky Park – Programme Manager, OLF
Wildlife Art - Draw Along!
SUNDAY
Join wildlife artist Alicia Hayden to learn how to draw a smew and an osprey! This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities.
Be an Osprey expert
SUNDAY 11:30 - 12:30
Join leading osprey specialist Dr Tim Mackrill and the Osprey Leadership Foundation’s young “Osprey Leaders” to find out what it takes to be an osprey expert! During this interactive session you will learn fun facts about ospreys and how ospreys bring people together across the world to protect nature.
Is it a Swift or a Swallow?
SUNDAY 13:00 - 13:45
Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee animator Will Rose introduces his brand new animated bird guide for beginners. ‘What Bird is that?’ Is a fun new animated guide to help all ages identify and enjoy the birds around them. In this event Will talks about his love of wildlife, his background in children’s television, and how he uses animation to help engage people with nature. There will be a screening of What Bird is that Episode 04 ‘Is it a Swift or a Swallow?’ in which the audience learns how to spot the difference between these similar looking birds. After the screening there will be an opportunity to draw each bird’s shape before testing your skills at the end to see how much you’ve learnt.
Being a young leader in conservation
SUNDAY
This panel will discuss ways in which young people can be inspiring leaders within conservation, through social media, improving inclusivity, being involved in community engagement, and more. Young people have the power to inspire diverse audiences, make real change, and ensure our natural world is conserved in a time of crisis – this panel will break down how to be a leader in your own area of passion. Chaired by Mya Bambrick with panelists Ellen Bradley, Şeniz Mustafa, Keir Chauhan & Seb Elwood