Hundreds of Rainbows, Brownies and Guides get wild with the RSPB

From July through October, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides from across the region attended events in London, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex to learn more about the nature on their doorstep and how they can protect it. The events were part of our partnership with the RSPB, allowing over 500 young members and volunteers to get out in nature.

At the Wildlife Discovery Days, the girls spent the day as adventurers, exploring RSBP reserves - Dungeness, Pagham Harbour, Pulborough Brooks and Farnham Heath - and London parks - Morden Hall, Golders Hill, West Ham, and Wormwood Scrubs open space - with volunteers and leaders. Activities on offer included mini beast hunting, pond or river dipping, wildlife bingo, and making nature inspired art and crafts, or making hedgehog homes and bird feeders

After learning about and connecting with nature, the girls each brought home the RSPB Growing Up Wild or Insects and Minibeasts Paw Print badge.

To experience the fun of the Wildlife Discovery Days in your own unit, download the new 30 by 30 RSPB challenge pack.

“Pond dipping was the best, we caught larvae, leeches and water boatman, plus a frog!”
— Megan, Brownie

“The pinecone bird feeders were a simple activity to help the environment.”
— Xanthe, Guide

“We’re committed to giving our young members exceptional experiences, so we’re delighted to offer these nature discovery adventures in partnership with the RSPB. Such adventures are as important as ever, with Girlguiding's research showing that an overwhelming majority of girls want to spend more time outdoors and in nature," chief commissioner Amanda Teasel said. “By enjoying and discovering green spaces, girls can gain the wellbeing benefits which nature brings, inspiring them to protect and conserve their natural environment.”

“It is incredible to see so many young girls exploring and connecting with the natural world through this partnership with Girlguiding London and South East and our biggest event yet," said Yvonne Hunt, RSPB Youth Partnerships Officer. “Young people are key to solving the nature crisis we are facing and the enthusiasm and excitement for nature we have seen this weekend goes to show just how much impact the next generation will have.”

Thanks to the generous support of the Kusuma Charitable Trust, the London events were promoted to girls from families with low income and those would not otherwise access these kinds of activities, allowing Rainbows, Brownies and their leaders to attend these exciting events free of charge. Thanks also to the City of London Corporation and the National Trust.

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