Research conducted in 2021 found young people reporting they want to spend less time indoors behind screens and more time outside making friends. In response, Belfast Hills Partnership and Ulster Wildlife joined forces to launch Wild Youth, a local project that aims to enrich the health and wellbeing of young people in north and west Belfast through programming that harnesses the power of nature. Our youth is the key to the future, and research shows young people are happier and healthier when they spend time in nature.

All programmes are designed around the goals of: Build skills & confidence improving employability