Wildlife Rangers

For 12 to 16 year olds

Have fun being part of a group of young people who get outdoors on Saturdays and during the school holidays. Become a Wildlife Ranger and join other teenagers taking action to protect and learn about local wildlife, bushcraft skills and much more.

Come along to our Wildlife Rangers groups and work for wildlife during the school holidays.

What we do

Identify and learn about wildlife. Carry out practical conservation tasks to improve habitats. Survey and monitor plants and animals. Garden for wildlife. Country crafts. Nature photography. Have fun! 

Wildlife Rangers, HORLEY

10.30am to 2.30pm

Where: Upper Pickets Wood, Gatwick

Day: Some Thursdays during school holidays

Interested?  Contact the Gatwick Greenspace team, click here to email 

Cost: £2 per child, thanks to sponsorship from Gatwick Airport

Wildlife Rangers, CRAWLEY

10am to 3pm

Where: Tilgate Park, Crawley, RH10 5PQ

Day:  Some Fridays during school holidays

Interested?  Contact Tamara Jewell, Community Project Officer, click here to email 

Cost: £10 per child per session.  

Wildlife Rangers, RYE HARBOUR 

10am to 2.30pm 

Where: Rye Harbour Nature Reserve 

Day: TBC

Interested? Contact Communities and Wildlife team, click here to email  

Cost: 

Forthcoming events

Tuesday, 4th August 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wildlife Rangers for 12-16yr olds, Gatwick (110237035)

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