Generation Nature

Our Stories for Nature

We are Generation Nature, an upcoming podcast about stories for nature for young people, by young people.

We believe in the power of storytelling as a phenomenal tool for change, and hope to use this platform to address many of the reservations young people may have about getting involved with nature, as well as to share our passion for it through showcasing incredible stories and demonstrating that nature truly is for everyone.

Links to the podcast pending! Stay tuned!

Where it all started... Our Beautiful Wild : Young Voices For Nature

We are a collective of young people who first met on the Young Voices for Nature project, and together created the film Our Beautiful Wild.

We're now thrilled to be putting our energies into this exciting new project, and can't wait to see where it takes us!

The People and Nature Survey uncovered that:

50% of survey respondents “feel part of nature”.
60% agree that they are taking more time to notice and engage with everyday nature.
70% of those aged 16-24 agree that being in nature makes them happy.
73% feel their local green and natural spaces are where they can relax and unwind.
90% agree that green and natural spaces are generally good places for mental health and wellbeing.

Natural England, 2023, People and Nature Survey for England, [data series], UK Data Service, 4th Release, Accessed 28 February 2024. SN: 2000123, DOI: http://doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-Series-2000123

Barriers to taking action for nature

Lack of interest or knowledge about nature
Fear of being labelled 'woke' or ridiculed as a 'tree-hugger'
Nature seen from an early age as 'other', unhygienic and dangerous
Lack of awareness around the importance of nature
Other priorities: work, school, family, commitments
Lack of hope for the future; feelings of worry or anxiety

Igniting Innovation

We were successful in our pitch during the Woodland Trust's Igniting Innovation: Conservation Challenge.

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