A teenage girl holding an apple which has been hung off a bare tree branch as a bird feeder. She is smiling at it

© Ben Connell

Happier, Healthier, Greener: Naturally Connected Young People

Supporting young people to grow and maintain a connection with nature is at the heart of our health and education work at The Wildlife Trusts. Our Naturally Connected Young People programme supports underserved and underrepresented young people in communities to build their own relationships with nature, supporting their ongoing mental health and well-being for the long-term.

I like being out in nature because it’s calming. It gives me a break.
Programme participant

Learn about the Programme

Logo for the Prudence Trust

The Naturally Connected Young People Programme is made possible by The Prudence Trust

A group of secondary school students sat on the grass outside making bird boxes. One young person is stood up, holding their arms triumphantly up in the air

Young people making bird boxes © Ben Connell

I'm a young participant

I'm a teacher or community leader
A close up shot of the bark on an English elm tree

Bark of an English elm tree © Vaughn Matthews

I'm a guardian or parent