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Youth portal

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The Youth Portal is your gateway to discovering opportunities across the New Forest.

Whether you’re interested in nature, climate action, creativity or community projects, this space brings together activities, programmes and resources designed for young people. Explore what’s available, connect with organisations, and find ways to learn new skills, meet others and play a part in caring for the New Forest.

Use the Youth Portal to discover green activities, projects and opportunities for young people across the New Forest National Park and surrounding areas. Whether you’re interested in nature, conservation, creativity or getting involved in your community, there’s something here waiting to be explored.

Use the finder to browse and filter opportunities by your interests, making it easy to find something that’s right for you.

If you would like your opportunity or event listed on the Youth Portal, apply here.

Disclaimer

The information is provided by the New Forest National Park Authority and third parties, and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this finder. Through this finder, you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of the New Forest National Park Authority. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them

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Countryside Education Trust Workshops – fully funded

The Countryside Education Trust is running a series of workshops throughout 2026 covering a variety of themes such as self-sufficiency,...

  • Location
    Beaulieu
  • Organisation
    Countryside Education Trust
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A garden space with a gravel path lading up to a small art studio. The studio is tall, has black outside walls and a large glass floor to ceiling window on the front side.

Together LGBTQIA+ make art workshops

Age 13-25 Together, we will be exploring different ways of making art. Fun and playful workshops guided by LGBTQIA+ and...

  • Location
    Sway
  • Organisation
    SPUD
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A garden space with a gravel path lading up to a small art studio. The studio is tall, has black outside walls and a large glass floor to ceiling window on the front side.

Teens Wednesday architecture club

Age 13-18 Teen Architecture Club spudYOUTH is a safe and creative space to extend young people’s enthusiasm to make and...

  • Location
    Sway
  • Organisation
    SPUD
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A garden space with a gravel path lading up to a small art studio. The studio is tall, has black outside walls and a large glass floor to ceiling window on the front side.

Teens Tuesday art and design club

Age 13-18 teens art club. There will be a set structure planned for each session, but we also encourage students...

  • Location
    Sway
  • Organisation
    SPUD
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A garden space with a gravel path lading up to a small art studio. The studio is tall, has black outside walls and a large glass floor to ceiling window on the front side.

Thursday art and design club

The Spud Art and Design Club (age 10 – 13) is a fun, inspiring space where young artists can explore...

  • Location
    Sway
  • Organisation
    SPUD
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common lizard on rock

ARC education and events volunteer

Help us spread the word about amphibians and reptiles by joining our team as a volunteer. We are looking for...

  • Location
    Bournemouth
  • Organisation
    Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
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Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.

Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.

Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.

Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.