I really enjoy going to Junior Rangers and over the years I have made many new friends. We take part in so many different things every month, for example we have been out on the boat to the island a few times, we have made our own tools, done litter picks, planted trees, chopped down trees, cleared out ponds and so much more. Every session is so fun and they never get boring as there are many things to do, especially eating biscuits!

In the future I want to pursue a job in the environment sector. Junior Rangers has given me many skills in being able to pursue this. Not only has it given me physical skills like using tools and managing my equipment, I have also developed skills in teamwork and communication. An important one I have learnt is being able to talk to the public, as we have gone to many events where we have helped children make things, representing the Wildlife Trust.

Junior Rangers has taught me lots of techniques and knowledge and brought me closer to nature and helping to look after it. I would recommend Junior Rangers to everyone, whether you have a background in nature or not, it is a great club to join and is very fun. 

Caring for the environment is something that I have always had a passion for. Being outside and experiencing nature has a positive impact on me. 

Joining Junior Rangers has given me many opportunities to learn more ways to look after nature and I have been able to gain skills in using tools and how to sustainably manage ecosystems.

As a ranger, I have also been able to help run stalls at various events, representing the Wildlife Trust, which has allowed me to gain more confidence speaking to the public and gives me the chance to share with others simple ways to be more eco-friendly.

I would encourage anyone thinking of joining the group to give it a go, you will get to learn many different things and make amazing friendships with like-minded young people. The added bonus is hot chocolate and biscuits!  

I joined Junior Rangers because I wanted to learn new skills, and I wanted to do my part to help protect the environment and educate others on what they can do to help. 

I have made amazing new friends, and learnt so many new skills, such as how to maintain an environment whilst keeping it suitable for the surrounding wildlife. As well as that, I get to spend time outside, which relieves stress from exams, and makes me believe that I can make a difference. 

I think being a Junior Ranger has improved my life skills such as communication, teamwork and confidence, which will help me in whatever career I wish to go into. 

I have learned many new skills while being part of Junior Ranger and would definitely recommend it to anyone who has a keen interest in the outdoors and nature, and doesn’t mind getting a little muddy. I have also learnt skills that would help in everyday life such as basic first aid. 

It is great being able to do different activities like getting on a boat to one of the many islands in at Carsington Reservoir to help clear space in preparation for new breeding birds in spring. 

There are also many different events where the Wildlife Trust have stalls that the rangers help out at making bird boxes and seed bombs with the public which has helped me a lot with my confidence when talking to people I don’t know. 

I am hoping that the experiences I have and the skills I learn while at Junior Rangers will give me more confidence once I get ready to leave school. 

I chose to join Junior Rangers due to my love for wildlife and the countryside. Being outside and around different plants and animals, has sparked a keen interest in conservation for me, which I hope to pursue when I leave school. 

I feel like when you go to junior rangers you not only learn new skills and knowledge, but it enables you to meet other young people that also have an interest in nature, and it’s great being part of a friendly team of people who all have a similar interest. 

If you are thinking of going into a career in conservation, then Junior Rangers will help you to get an understanding of what the work  would be like before you fully commit to studying for this job. If you aren’t looking to do conservation though, Junior rangers will also help you to acquire skills for later in life such as teamwork and practical skills. I have also acquired some of the John Muir awards which  I can add to my CV. 

It can be a bit scary and nerve racking when you first join a new group, but that doesn’t last long! Everyone in Junior Rangers is there for the same reasons, making it just that bit easier to make friends as you are all there to help out the environment and enjoy your time outdoors. 

And of course there’s always the biscuits and hot chocolate to look forward too.