Coast & Vale Youth Rangers
The Coast & Vale Youth Rangers is a free volunteer group for young people aged 13-18 who are interested in gaining hands-on skills and experience in conservation and environmental work.
Sessions usually take place outdoors on the first Sunday morning of each month at various green spaces in the Dedham Vale National Landscape and the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape.
Activities are varied and include practical conservation work, wildlife surveys, beach cleans, community tasks, bushcraft and outdoor pursuits.
It’s a great way of meeting new friends, building confidence and gaining valuable skills for the workplace. Either meet at activity location or book a lift in the minibus from Ipswich.
No experience is needed just lots of enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in and have some fun! All training and equipment provided. For more information please contact Emma Black, Countryside Projects Officer.
2025 Youth Ranger Events
The activities will be held at one of the following locations:
- RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden - Flatford
- RSPB Wolves Wood - Hadleigh
- RSPB Stour Wood - Wrabness
- Flatford Mill Field's Study Council - Flatford
- National Trust – Flatford or Dedham
- Suffolk Wildlife Trust Arger Fen - Assington
Dates for 2025 tasks:
- Sunday 2nd March
- Sunday 6th April
- Sunday 4th May
- Sunday 1st June
- Sunday 6th July
- Sunday 3rd August
- Sunday 7th September
- Sunday 5th October
- Sunday 2nd November
- Sunday 7th December
