Join us at the Youth Out in Nature Summit to connect with nature and others, build new skills, and explore inclusive conservation pathways.
English (Please scroll down the page for Welsh translation)
We are thrilled to announce that we are bringing the Youth in Nature Summit out into nature this September!
This is a chance to spend some time in nature with likeminded young people. Whether you’re new to anything nature or an experienced birder, this is aimed to bring everyone together for the love of the natural world we share. From bird walks to fungi ID and nature journaling there’s something for everyone!
The 2026 youth-led Summit is organised by BTO’s Youth Advisory Panel and Youth Representatives in collaboration with the RSPB's Youth Council.
Building on the spirit of previous Summits, young people are coming together to organise a fantastic event designed to inspire and engage young people (aged 14-25) across the environmental sector, while welcoming voices from all backgrounds and removing barriers to participation.
Tickets
The Youth Out in Nature Summit is open to young people aged 14–25.
All tickets are free, so that cost is never a barrier to taking part. During the booking process, there will be an optional add-on donation, and we warmly encourage anyone who feels able to contribute to do so. Any amount, big or small, is truly valued and helps cover event costs such as the venue, catering, and workshops, as well as funding travel bursaries to enable more young people to attend. Your support helps keep the Summit free and accessible to everyone.
An accompanying parent/carer ticket will also be available for parents or carers attending with under 16s, or for carers supporting attendees with disabilities or additional support needs.
Anyone under 16 will require a parent/carer to attend with them. 16 and 17 year olds will require parental consent to attend.
Accessibility
The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, and has an accessible toilet. Guide dogs are welcome, and gender-neutral toilets are available.
There are three mobility scooters and two wheelchairs available for use on the reserve. In order to book them you will need to get a ticket and then select the add-on at the checkout, this will be done on a first come first serve basis. If you encounter any issues please email youthsummit@bto.org.
To borrow mobility equipment please bring a RSPB membership card, or photo ID and proof of address if not a RSPB member.
There is a mobility passport scheme for the convenience of regular users, please ask at reception for details. All trails are level on compacted gravel and dust, with one incline using a zig-zag. Floating walkways have been used by wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs but caution should be taken due to buoyancy. A wheelchair-accessible hide and viewing screens overlook the reedbeds and main lagoons.
An accompanying parent or carer ticket is available for under 16s, or for attendees who require additional support. For any other accessibility needs, please get in touch with us in advance so we can help make the event as inclusive and welcoming as possible.
Travel Bursaries Available
We want to make the Youth Out in Nature Summit accessible to everyone. If you need help with travel costs, you can select a travel bursary when booking your ticket. Funds are limited, so please only apply if you genuinely need support. After your ticket purchase, we’ll email you to confirm your bursary. The exact contribution provided will depend on the number of attendees requesting support.
Equipment
To help make this event as accessible to everyone as possible we will have binoculars to borrow on the day of the event. If you would like to borrow a pair please select this as an add on when securing your ticket. If you are under 21, consider applying to the BTO's Equipment Donation Scheme. The scheme provides donated binoculars and guide books to those who don't have access to their own.
Facilities at RSPB Newport Wetlands
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/newport-wetlands/facilities
Map of Site
Travel Info
The number 45 bus runs from Newport station to the reserve. We will also run a shuttle service to and from the reserve. Information about the timings of these will be sent soon! When traveling by train please ensure that you buy a ticket for Newport (Gwent) - there are multiple Newports across the UK!
https://www.newportbus.co.uk/services/NT0/45
Cymraeg
Rydym yn hapus iawn i gyhoeddi y byddwn yn cynnal Uwchgynhadledd Ieuenctid tu allan ymysg bywyd gwyllt mis Medi hwn!
Mi fydd hwn yn gyfle gwych i dreulio amser gyda phobl ifanc efo'r un diddordebau. P'un a ydych yn newydd i gymunedau natur neu'n adarydd profiadol, y bwriad yw dod â phawb ynghyd er mwyn caru'r bywyd gwyllt o'n gwmpas. O deithiau cerdded adar i adnabod ffyngau a chadw dyddiaduron natur, mae rhywbeth i bawb!
Trefnir yr Uwchgynhadledd yma gan Banel Ymgynghorol Ieuenctid BTO a Chynrychiolwyr Ieuenctid, mewn cydweithrediad â Chyngor Ieuenctid yr RSPB.
Gan adeiladu ar ysbryd Uwchgynadleddau blaenorol, rydym yn trefnu'r digwyddiad yma i ysbrydoli ac ymgysylltu â phobl ifanc (14-25 oed) ar draws sectorau amgylcheddol, gan groesawu lleisiau o bob cefndir a gwaredi ar rwystrau i gyfranogiad.
Tocynnau
Mae Uwchgynhadledd 'Youth Out in Nature' yn agored i bobl ifanc rhwng 14 ac 25 oed.
Mae pob tocyn yn rhad ac am ddim, fel nad yw cost yn rhwystr rhag cymryd rhan. Yn ystod y broses archebu, bydd cyfle i roi cyfraniad gwirfoddol, ac rydym yn annog unrhyw un sy'n teimlo eu bod yn gallu cyfrannu i wneud hynny. Gwerthfawrogir unrhyw swm, mawr neu fach, yn fawr; mae'n helpu ni i dalu costau'r digwyddiad, fel y lleoliad, arlwyo a gweithdai, yn ogystal ag ariannu grantiau teithio i alluogi mwy o bobl ifanc i fynychu. Mae eich cefnogaeth yn helpu i sicrhau bod yr Uwchgynhadledd yn parhau i fod yn rhad ac am ddim ac yn hygyrch i bawb.
Mae tocynnau ar gael cyfer rhieni / gofalwr sy'n cyd-fynd â pherson ifanc hefyd (dan 16 oed), neu ar gyfer gofalwyr sy'n cefnogi mynychwyr ag anableddau neu anghenion cymorth ychwanegol.
Bydd angen i unrhyw un dan 16 oed gael rhiant/gofalwr i fynychu gyda nhw. Bydd angen caniatâd rhieni ar bobl ifanc 16 ac 17 oed i fynychu.
Hygyrchedd
Mae'r lleoliad yn gwbl hygyrch i ddefnyddwyr cadeiriau olwyn, ac mae toiledau hygyrch ar gael. Mae croeso i gŵn tywys, ac mae toiledau niwtral o ran rhyw ar gael.
Mae tri sgwter symudedd a dwy gadair olwyn ar gael i'w defnyddio ar y warchodfa. I'w harchebu, bydd angen i chi gael tocyn ac yna dewis yr opsiwn ychwanegol wrth dalu; caiff y rhain eu dyrannu ar sail y cyntaf i'r felin. Os byddwch yn wynebu unrhyw broblemau, anfonwch e-bost at youthsummit@bto.org.
I fenthyca offer symudedd, dewch â cherdyn aelodaeth RSPB, neu ddogfen adnabod gyda llun a phrawf o'ch cyfeiriad os nad ydych yn aelod o'r RSPB.
Mae cynllun pasbort symudedd ar gael er hwylustod defnyddwyr rheolaidd, felly gofynnwch yn y dderbynfa am ragor o fanylion. Mae'r holl lwybrau'n wastad ar raean a llwch wedi'u cywasgu, gydag un llethr yn efo siâp sigsag. Mae llwybrau cerdded arnofiol wedi cael eu defnyddio gan gadeiriau olwyn, sgwteri a chadeiriau gwthio ond dylid bod yn ofalus wrth gerdded arnynt. Mae cuddfan a sgriniau gwylio sy'n hygyrch i gadeiriau olwyn efo olygfa dros y gwelyau cyrs a'r prif lagwnau.
Mae tocyn rhiant neu ofalwr cysylltiedig ar gael i blant dan 16 oed, neu i fynychwyr sydd angen cymorth ychwanegol. Ar gyfer unrhyw anghenion hygyrchedd eraill, cysylltwch â ni ymlaen llaw fel y gallwn helpu i wneud y digwyddiad mor gynhwysol a chroesawgar â phosibl.
Bwrsarïau Teithio ar Gael
Rydym am sicrhau bod Uwchgynhadledd 'Youth Out in Nature' yn hygyrch i bawb. Os oes angen cymorth arnoch gyda chostau teithio, gallwch ddewis bwrsari teithio wrth archebu eich tocyn. Nid oes swm cyllid mawr efo ni am hyn, felly gofynnwn i chi wneud cais dim ond os oes gwir angen cymorth arnoch. Ar ôl i chi brynu eich tocyn, byddwn yn anfon e-bost atoch i gadarnhau eich bwrsari. Bydd y swm penodol a ddarperir yn dibynnu ar nifer y cyfranogwyr sy'n gofyn am gymorth.
Offer
Er mwyn gwneud y digwyddiad hwn mor hygyrchâ phosibl i bawb, bydd binocwlars ar gael i'w benthyca ar ddiwrnod y digwyddiad. Os hoffech fenthyca pâr, dewiswch yr opsiwn hwn wrth archebu eich tocyn. Os ydych chi o dan 21 oed, ystyriwch wneud cais i Gynllun Rhoddion Offer y BTO. Mae'r cynllun yn darparu binocwlars a llyfrau canllaw a roddwyd gan eraill i'r rhai nad oes ganddynt offer eu hunain.
Cyfleusterau yn RSPB Newport Wetlands
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/newport-wetlands/facilities
Map y warchodfa
Gwybodaeth Teithio
Mae bws rhif 45 yn rhedeg o orsaf Casnewydd i'r warchodfa. Byddwn hefyd yn darparu gwasanaeth bws ein hun i'r warchodfa ac yn ôl. Bydd gwybodaeth am yr amseroedd yn cael ei hanfon yn fuan! Wrth deithio ar y trên, gwnewch yn siŵr eich bod yn prynu tocyn i Gasnewydd (Gwent) – mae nifer o leoedd o'r enw Casnewydd ledled y DU!
https://www.newportbus.co.uk/services/NT0/45
Line-up
Elle Kaye
Second Plenary Speaker TBC
Good to know
Highlights
- 8 hours
- under 16 with parent or legal guardian
- In-person
- Paid parking
- Doors at 9 AM
Refund Policy
Location
RSPB Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre
West Nash Road
Nash NP18 2BZ
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Arrivals
Moth Trapping and Bird Ringing will be available during this time (depending on the weather conditions)
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Croeso/ Welcome Talk
This session will feature out first plenary talk from Elle Kaye after an introduction from the organising committee!
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Activity Slot 1
Introduction to Birding and Welsh Language Walk. Survey Skills, Conservation in Practice, Journaling with Nature.