BEES worked with The Yorkshire Dales National Park Roots to Jobs scheme

The Roots to Jobs project brings together the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority with students from Bradford College who are studying ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), to increase green skills, knowledge and confidence, as well as pathways to green careers for young people. Participants are often young people from marginalised communities – particularly Bradford College students with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds. The young people now live in Bradford, but some grew up in rural communities, so they already have a good knowledge of working the land.

The group worked on several tasks in our managed woodland such as clearing and edging the pond and creating new wildflower seed beds. A great excuse to get some fresh air, work as a team, picnic in the outdoors and practice their English in a fun and relaxed environment. The group worked very hard on their day managing woodland and the feedback was very positive indeed.

Thanks to the Yorkshire Dales National Park team for inviting us to collaborate on this wonderful project to build skills and introduce young people to jobs in nature.

See all of our BEES Friday Conservation Volunteers tasks on our web page:

Conservation Volunteering – YMCA Bradford

We are always grateful for additional hands to help us make a difference to the environment and wildlife habitats around Bradford District.