At naturebytes, we empower young people to reconnect with nature through hands‑on wildlife technology, exploration and real-world conservation action. Our popular programmes now span ages 11–25, with something for curious explorers and emerging conservation leaders alike.
Exciting Activities Include:
- Expert-Led Sessions: Daily interactions with conservation experts to acquire practical skills.
- Participant-Led Projects: Design and execute your own conservation projects, from inception to action.
- Hands-On Conservation: Get involved in habitat creation, species monitoring, pollution campaigns.
- Skill Building & Tech: Learn to use tools like wildlife cameras and acoustic monitoring devices.
- Nutritious Meals: Enjoy a hot, nutritious lunch every day to keep you energised and focused.
Upcoming Activity Dates & Locations
Eco-Active (12–16yrs)
Dates: Every Saturday, all year
Eco-Active is a free Saturday club for 12–16 year olds in East Sussex, packed with real adventure, new friends, hands-on nature tech and climate action
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Hastings Country Park: Saturday 13th September onwards (alternating saturdays)
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Seven Sisters Country Park: Saturday 27th September onwards (alternating saturdays)
Limited FREE spaces availble throughout the year
South Downs Youth Action Day (16–25yrs)
Date: Saturday 4th October
Join us for our brand‑new day of hands‑on conservation, tech fieldwork, and habitat restoration:
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Location: Steyning Downland Scheme
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Date: Saturday 4th October
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Cost: FREE with registration or email us
Participants will work with rangers to carry out real habitat and wildlife projects—using field tools, trail cameras, biodiversity monitoring, and other technology to make a lasting difference.
Easter & Summer Explorer Camps (11–16yrs)
Dates: 2026 TBC
These four-day adventures blend outdoor discovery with tech tools across two beautiful South Downs nature reserves:
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Hastings Country Park: Tuesday 29 July – Friday 1 August
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Seven Sisters Country Park: Tuesday 26 – Friday 29 August
Your explorer will enjoy wildlife tracking, trail‑cams, audio detection and teamwork challenges—plus a hot healthy lunch each day.
Free HAF places available and paid spots open to all.
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