A Focus On Nature

Jack Barton is a nature photographer and naturalist from Wallington, Surrey. His interest in photography began in his early teenage years and along with it developed a passion for photographing wildlife, perhaps after experiencing the spectacular red deer rut in Richmond park. Since then Jack has become increasingly interested in exploring the natural world with his camera, and when not studying for his A-levels, he spends as much time as possible out at local spots watching and photographing the wildlife. He is currently volunteering with local conservation volunteers to help do my bit for the environment, and even writing a dissertation on red and grey squirrels for an extended project qualification. He is hoping to pursue a career in wildlife photojournalism or conservation in the future as he is keen to contribute to preserving our wildlife for future generations. Visit Jack’s Website – http://jackbartonphotography.zenfolio.com/

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A Focus On Nature

29th September 2014

AFON

Environmental Awareness Day – Thea Powell

Thanks to the hard work of our member, Thea Powell, we are able to offer one member the chance to add a significant event to their CV, demonstrate their excellent organisational, planning and creative skills, interact with up to 60 pupils (aged 13 and 14) and get paid for their efforts, too.

On the 15^th of November, Thea Powell will be speaking and hosting a training event for roughly 60 year nine students at Brunel University’s Uxbridge Campus.

This is for Brunel University’s “Urban Scholar Programme – Environmental Awareness Day”, which is organised by a teacher from one of the schools attending.

In the second half of the day (11.30am till 2.30pm, including lunch), there are two sessions. Each interactive session with students is repeated, so two groups will have taken part in both.

Workshop B is to focus around A Focus On Nature, and the working title is:
The UK Environment, the work of AFON: A Focus On Nature.

We need someone from A Focus On Nature to represent the organisation and plan and deliver a creative session to raise environmental awareness amongst the next generation. There is a lot of flexibility to work with the children within the topic of ‘Environmental Awareness’ in any interactive way (promoting the work of A focys On Nature, it’s associated partners and projects). This work is with school children from urban backgrounds, mostly from schools in ‘disadvantaged’ areas. Applicants must have some experience in public speaking/public interaction, and must be willing to present an outline of the presentation/workshop (including all slides and handouts) by 5^th of November for review. The speaker will be representing A Focus On Nature, so it is imperative that you familiarise yourself with our work, funding, projects and so forth.

You will get paid a stipend of £100 (donated by the event) for your efforts (upon completion). This is to help cover your expenses on the day, and any remaining funds go straight to you. Thea has also arrange for £100 to go towards A Focus On Nature, too!

Deadline for applications : 17^th of October

To apply: Please outline , on maximum one side of A4 , how your experience and skills would allow you to perform well at this event – specifically within the context of an interactive session and to specifically this audience. Outline what you would hope to do within the time, how you would prepare (and therefore what materials AFON would need to review before the day), any associated logistics, etc. Email Thea at tpowell124@gmail.com with “USP – Environmental Awareness Day” in the subject heading to submit your ideas.

9.30
Introductions & housekeeping
Guest Speaker, Thea Powell

Break

11.15
Group A with workshop A
Group B with workshop B.

12.30 – Lunch

1.15

Group A with workshop B .
Group B with workshop A.

2.30pm – Close

Further information: Thea will be available to guide and help students in your session roughly a third of the time, intermittently. There will be one other teacher working with each group throughout the day, and there may be funding for limited printing. If you need a projector and other resources, please say so in your application.

Any questions: Email Thea at tpowell124@gmail.com with “USP – Environmental Awareness Day” in the subject heading.

A Focus On Nature

9th September 2014

AFON

Change is coming. By Simon Phelps.

Simon is a conservationist, wildlife photographer and passionate naturalist. He currently works for the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust (views his own) and spends as much of his free time out on nature reserves around the country photographing any wildlife he can find. To follow more of his writing you can follow him on Twitter: @wildlifephelps

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Hello again. This is my second A Focus On Nature post, and I am really grateful for being asked back.

Although this year was my 6th visit to Birdfair, it was my first Birdfair as an AFON member, so it was great to feel part of and represent a network of young people looking to protect our environment.

Matt Williams asks whether you’d like to be a Vision for Nature campaigner over the next few months. If you already know the answer, email mattadamwilliams@gmail.com. If you’d like to know more, read on.

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