Black2Nature

Birdgirl Blog This is custom heading element Working with the kids on the camp is a challenge. A lot of the kids are coming from disadvantaged backgrounds and have limited experience with nature as well as the activities surrounding it. This often is shown with a lack of interest in the new things that we [...]

Birdgirl Blog This is custom heading element "Mya-Rose Craig tells the story of how she set up Black2Nature to help give young people in visible minority ethnic communities access to nature and tackle the lack of diversity in green spaces. She also talks about the climate emergency and the need for more urgent action." Find [...]

Birdgirl Blog This is custom heading element I am President of an organisation called Black2Nature, which I set up when I was 14 years old and is Visible Minority Ethnic (VME) led.  We campaign for equal access to nature for all, especially VME communities who are currently excluded from the countryside. We run nature camps, [...]

Birdgirl Blog This is custom heading element Black2Nature is an organisation that was founded by Mya-Rose Craig AKA Birdgirl in September 2016. Contact details Helena Craig (Chair)helenabcraig@hotmail.co.uk Vision Delivering equal access to nature to the hugely under-represented VME demographic. Aims/Objectives Enjoy – Promote learning on how to enjoy nature. Demonstrate the offering of a range [...]

Birdgirl Blog This is custom heading element BLACK2NATURE CAMP CHEW Saturday to Sunday July 2019 I have been running camps for primary age children in the Chew Valley since 2017. I have had around 150 children attend since then and each one has gone home having had an amazing time, got connected with nature and [...]

Birdgirl Blog This is custom heading element BLACK2NATURE Friday - Sunday July 2020 I have been running camps for teenagers on the Somerset Levels since 2016. I have had around 250 teenagers attend since then and each one has gone home having had an amazing time, got connected with nature and made new friends. We [...]

Birdgirl Blog This is custom heading element Bio blitz Copyright Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig   Youth Worker at nature camp for teenagers from disadvantaged, VME or rural backgrounds. We desperately need volunteers from 20-23 June 2019 at Compton Martin & Chew Valley near Bristol. Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig Photocopyright Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig Camp Avalon 2017 Photography copyright [...]

Birdgirl Blog This is custom heading element BLACK2NATURE CAMP CHEW Friday 21 June 2019 to Saturday 22 June 2019 Camp Chew 2017 Copyright Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig Book onto this amazing nature camp for children aged 7-11 years. The camp is organised by Black2Nature who have been organising nature camps for inner-city Visible Minority Ethnic (VME) children and [...]

Birdgirl Blog This is custom heading element   Black2Nature Camp Chew 2019 - Fri 21 - Sat 22 Jun 2019 Camp Chew 2017 Copyright Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig A nature weekend for children aged 7 to 11, who will love Having fun outside in nature Using the outdoors to get fit & healthy Trying new things [...]

Birdgirl Blog This is custom heading element   CAMP CHEW KIT LIST Please note: This list is for guidance Please label everything with the child's name   General Small backpack to carry belongings (no large suitcases, large bags or plastic bags) Completed and signed parent consent forms Torch/phone with a torch (or this can be [...]

Birdgirl Blog This is custom heading element Bio blitz Copyright Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig Youth Worker at nature camp for teenagers from disadvantaged, VME or rural backgrounds. We desperately need volunteers from 11-15 and 18-22 July 2019 at Paddington Farm, Glastonbury. Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig Photo copyright Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig Camp Avalon 2011 Photography copyright young environmentalist [...]

Birdgirl Blog This is custom heading element Black2Nature Camp Avalon 2019 Fri 19 - Sun 21 July 2019 Camp Avalon 2017 Photograph copyright Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig A nature weekend for teenagers aged 12 to 18 to enjoy Having fun outside in nature Trying new things like camping Making new friends   How to Book Text [...]

Birdgirl Blog This is custom heading element Black2Nature Camp Avalon 2019 Fri 12 - Sun 14 July 2019 Camp Avalon 2017 Photograph copyright Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig A nature weekend for teenagers aged 12 to 18 to enjoy Having fun outside in nature Trying new things like camping Making new friends   How to Book Text [...]

Birdgirl Blog This is custom heading element BLACK2NATURE  CAMP CHEW   Friday 29 March 2019 to Saturday 30 March 2019 Camp Chew 2017 Copyright Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig   Book onto this amazing nature camp for children aged 7-11 years. The camp is organised by Black2Nature who have been organising nature camps for inner-city Visible Minority Ethnic (VME) [...]

Birdgirl Blog This is custom heading element Black2Nature Camp Chew 2019 - Fri 29 - Sat 30 Mar 2019 Camp Chew 2017 Copyright Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig   A nature weekend for children aged 7 to 11, who will love: Having fun outside in nature Using the outdoors to get active & improve wellbeing Trying new [...]

Birdgirl Blog This is custom heading element Chris Packham's Peoples Walk for Nature is this Saturday 22nd September 2018, meeting in Hyde Park, London at 10 am with speakers starting at midday and the march between 1 pm and 2 pm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbQDEb6QX6g&feature=youtu.be Today, Chris Packham has published "The Peoples' Manifesto for Wildlife" with 18 Ministers or [...]