Each week we feature one of the projects run in partnership with an NYA-managed funding stream - Young People's Development Programme, Young Roots, Partners in Innovation or the Neighbourhood Support Fund.
Young Roots - Get to grips with nature Lead Agency: Dipton Community Partnership Partners: Groundwork West Durham, Durham Wildlife Trust
THE PROJECT
Young people from a small village outside Durham are getting involved in and appreciating the local natural heritage through wildlife surveys and conservation work in an area of parkland and heath. A nature and sculpture trail is being developed, along with education facilities. The long-term aim is to create ownership of the site among young people to safeguard its future as a nature reserve.
For more information contact Sam Potter, Young Roots co-ordinator for North East England, on 0191 255 7582. Email samp@hlf.org.uk.
