Osprey Leaders

Osprey Leaders is a group for 8 -16 year olds who want to meet with like-minded peers to share their enthusiasm for nature (especially ospreys!) with each other and gain the confidence to become advocates for wildlife within their friends and family, schools, communities and beyond! 

The group meets on a Sunday morning approximately every six weeks from February to November at Rutland Water Nature Reserve and undertakes activities which aim to increase participants’ understanding and appreciation of wildlife, the issues our wildlife and wild places face and how they can be protected. The sessions also aim to provide opportunities for participants to develop leadership skills which give them the confidence to share their knowledge and inspire others about nature.

2026 Sessions (FULLY BOOKED)

1st February
15th March
26th April
7th June
6th September
11th October
22nd November 

All of the above sessions will take place at the Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre in Egleton from 10 am to midday. 

Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer throughout the session. 
Children and adults should ensure they are wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and the nature reserve. 

Cost

The cost per child is £52.50, which secures their place in the group and includes all sessions planned for the calendar year. If you join the group later in the year, you must pay for all the remaining sessions available at a rate of £7.50 per session. For example, if you join in June, you will be asked to pay £30.00.

Children of “Friends of the Osprey Leadership Foundation (OLF)” who donate monthly can attend Osprey Leaders free of charge. If you are interested in becoming a Friend of OLF, find out more here.

It is important to OLF that financial status is not a barrier to any child or young adult who would like to participate in our programmes and that help is available for those who need it. Payment plans, “pay what you can afford”, and sponsored places are available. Please let us know if you need our support.

How to take part

Please sign up to the mailing list below to express your child’s interest in joining the group in 2027.

If a space becomes available, we will invite your child to attend their first session free of charge as a taster so that you have an opportunity to see if it is something they would like to commit to, before you make your payment.