Engage focuses on giving the less advantaged a chance to ‘get out and about’ through nature and the wider countryside.

Through practical involvement, the project aims to get a greater number of people from diverse backgrounds to learn new skills and develop a sense of ownership of their local parks and green spaces, ensuring that they really meet the needs of their users and surrounding communities.

We are working to help groups of all ages, gender and ethnic backgrounds engage with nature and green space locally in Birmingham, as well as across the wider West Midlands area. Regular opportunities are available for conservation work, supported by training for group leaders so that repeat independent visits can take place, and the impact of the project is ensured in the long-term.

Engage also works with primary schools through Young Ranger clubs. Each club visits a country park, where they can research the role of a Ranger and be inspired to take positive action to improve their own local park. Activities could include

• Conservation work
• Arts inspired by nature
• Species identification, with strong curriculum links.

The project has received funding through Natural England's Access to Nature grant scheme, and will allow us to build on the work of the previous Country Parks for All project.

For general information or to get your group involved, please contact Zohra Mahmood
Telephone: 0121 328 3400 
Email: zohra@csvenvironment.org.uk.

For opportunities for schools, please contact Ruth Wilson
Telephone: 0121 327 4945/ 440 5950
Email: ruth@csvenvironment.org.uk.

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