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You may need some parents and carers to help if you\u2019re short on helpers.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EPlanning for this activity\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFind a local nature reserve site to visit.\u00A0As part of the Scouts partnership, you can join days out at Nattergal\u2019s Wildlands.\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.nattergal.com/scouts\u0022 title=\u0022Nattergal Scouts website\u0022\u003EFind out more on their website\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou could also visit another nature charity site. There are lots to choose from. You could look at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/\u0022\u003ERSPB\u003C/a\u003E,\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network\u0022\u003ECanals and Rivers Trust\u003C/a\u003E, or\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/get-involved\u0022\u003EWildlife Trust\u003C/a\u003E. You could also get in touch with your local authority and ask for their help.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThis activity will cover at least three meetings. The first being the starting conversations, next being the first visit to plan the projects and the final being the volunteering. Make sure you agree this with your location, and send out the dates, timings and address to the parents or carers.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EGetting ready to go\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHold a planning meeting at your normal meeting space, before you visit your local nature site.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGather everyone in a circle. Have a discussion with everyone about the location you\u0027re going to.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk and chat about why conservation and environmental impact is important to the location.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplain to everyone that they\u0027ll be visiting a location to plan a conservation volunteering project. It\u0027ll help you all to give back to the local area.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChat about how you can prepare for the visit to the location. Is there anything everyone needs to bring with them? How should everyone prepare for the weather?\u00A0You could have a go at the \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/learn-what-to-wear-in-any-weather/\u0022 title=\u0022Learn what to wear in any weather\u0022\u003EA change in the weather\u003C/a\u003E activity to help everyone prepare.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk everyone to get into small groups.\u00A0Give each group some pens and paper.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAske each group to think of some questions they should ask or think about when visiting the location to help them decide what their project should be. We\u0027ve included some example questions at the bottom of this page.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen the groups are ready, come back together and ask each group to share some of their questions to everyone else.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EPlanning your project\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMeet at your location.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe person leading the activity should remind everyone about how to stay safe. The location may have some additional rules. Everyone should listen carefully to any safety guidance they\u2019re given during the trip.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave a walk around the location as a group. Make sure each team has a copy of the questions they wanted to answer. They could find the answers themselves, or ask anyone who works or volunteers there.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhilst you are walking around, have a think about your project. Is there something which has stood out to you that you\u0027d like to work on? Or is there something that has already been started at the location that you\u0027d like to help with?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen each team has decided on a project, write it down and start making a list of any equipment you might need to bring with you.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIt could be a physical project, such as maintaining an area. It could be a promotional project, such as making posters to raise awareness, or it might be a creative project, such as making habitats or feeding devices.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAfter you\u0027ve finished walking around the location, gather everyone together and share your project ideas.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAs a group decide on which project you\u0027d like to take part in and check with your location that this project is OK to do.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDepending on the needs of the group and the location you\u0027ve visited, you might need to tailor your project so it works for everyone.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EMake a difference\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStart your project. Make sure you\u0027ve all the equipment you need with you, remember to risk assess the project and stay safe, follow the location\u0027s safety guidelines, wear and use protective equipment, and have fun while doing it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce your project has been completed, tidy up all the equipment you\u0027ve used and make sure you take any waste or rubbish with you.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWho uses the location you\u0027ve chosen?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIs it part of a national group?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDoes it encourage schools to visit?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat about coaches and day trips?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo lots of families visit?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat about wildlife enthusiasts, such as dog walkers, fishers, birdwatchers?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWho benefits from the location?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAnimals should benefit the most, but people will probably benefit too.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat animals are the reserve trying to protect a habitat for?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat animals can you spot?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat about plants? 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