Youth Conservation Café: Coppicing, Tool Use & Access for All

Youth Conservation Café: Coppicing, Tool Use & Access for All

Join us at our secret urban oasis, Centre of the Earth, for our second Youth Conservation Café– an inclusive, hands-on day designed to empower young people as co-designers of local, nature-based solutions in Birmingham and the Black Country.

This session will explore practical conservation skills; introducing participants to hazel coppicing and accessible path maintenance, connecting traditional skills with wider conversations about equity, inclusion, and access to nature.

You’ll learn how tool use, woodland management, and site maintenance can support both wildlife habitats and human wellbeing, ensuring that our green spaces are welcoming and accessible to everyone.

These sessions are for everyone; from those who just love a nature walk to early career environmentalists. No experience needed — just curiosity, enthusiasm, and outdoor clothing you don’t mind getting muddy!

Walking Boots/Wellies/Outdoor Shoes are neccessary!

Youth Pathways

These monthly Conservation Cafes are a part of our new Youth Pathways Programme, an accessible and inclusive initative for aspiring conservationists, environmentalists and those with a passion for nature. The group will enable young people, especially those who are underrepresented in the sector, to gain more skills, confidence and experience to access their dream careers.

Importantly these workshops have also been designed and will be led by some of our young staff members, who have first-hand experience in navigating the journey of early career nature conservation.

Why Take Part?

• Learn practical conservation skills in a safe, inclusive space
• Contribute to local biodiversity and accessibility improvements
• Connect with other young people passionate about the environment
• Build experience that could support your future career in conservation, with skill certificates endorsed by the University of Birmingham's BIFOR department.
• Explore environmental justice in action

Important Info

• This event is free to attend!
• Basic Refreshments and Snacks will be provided. Please bring your own lunch!
• Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear for walking/working in natural space (walking boots,wellies or equivalent).
• Please note that if you're aged 16 or 17, you will need written permission from your parent/guardian to attend. You will be contacted with a form once you provide your age at the booking stage. This event is not suitable for those under 16.

Register now to secure your place – spaces are limited.

Be part of the first step in reimagining what urban conservation looks like.