#GenerationGreen News Update – Growing the skills of young people for a greener future

It’s ‘all systems grow’ for the Generation Green team in the Peak District National Park, with their inspirational programme connecting young people with nature.?

The Peak District’s?Green Pathways?programmes are reaching youngsters beyond the National Park boundary to provide motivation, experiences, skills, training and career development opportunities.

Assistant ranger Michelle Pickering explained:?“During November, we?delivered?day?visits and residential stays to school groups, Junior Rangers and young people interested in Green Career skills. We based the sessions at local YHA youth hostels –?Ilam, Castleton and?Edale?– which gave us space for outdoor activities in the grounds, and easy access to the countryside for walks and practical conservation.

“We encouraged participants to use their senses in experiencing the place, from making a sound map to walking mindfully. From the feedback, the most memorable moments were experiencing dark skies and relaxing outside in a hammock – memories like these last a lifetime.

“We also carried out conservation tasks where groups?took action?to create habitat piles, restore hedges?and try dry stone walling. By bringing young?people?closer to nature, we help them appreciate the place’s special qualities.??

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