New to Nature: Trainee Stories

The New to Nature peer group included 98 people, with each member going on their own unique, personal journey. Read some of their stories, captured during their time on the programme.

Adam, a New to Nature Trainee, smiling outdoors.
Trainee Ade stands outdoors by pink flowers.
New to Nature Trainee Aydan stands on a hill in a natural green landscape
New to Nature Trainee Ben is digging in a community allotment
Trainee Ben kneels in woodland with two children
New to Nature Trainee, Ben, smiling on a bridge outdoors.
Bonita, a new to nature trainee, socialising at a Tree Equity event in London.
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New to Nature Trainee, Ed, smiling at the camera.
Trainee Freya working on a RSPB stall at an event
Trainee Gregory is mid-digging outside and smiling.
New to Nature Trainee Heather is tending to a fire in a woodland
Trainee Hugo stands in front of autumnal trees.
Trainee Hugh stands smiling in a park
New to Nature Trainee Laura smiles in her RSPB fleece.
Trainee Nina is working in the office on her laptop.
Trainee Peri stands in front of a waterfall.
New to Nature Trainee Rebecca smiles outdoors and wears a flower crown.
New to Nature Trainee Stephanie stands smiling in a green space
New to Nature Trainee Thea is tending to a raised bed in a community garden
Trills, a New to Nature trainee, holding two plants

New to Nature was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the King’s Coronation. The programme is delivered through a partnership of Groundwork, The King’s Trust, Disability Rights UK, Mission Diverse and the Youth Environmental Service.

Logos of organisations associated with New to Nature.