Parks Trust Youth Groups

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Parks Trust Youth Groups

The Parks Trust run outdoor activity programmes for young people.

Youth Rangers

Youth Rangers is a free volunteering opportunity for people aged 14-17 interested in gaining hands-on skills and experience in environmental work.

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Youth Explorers

A five-week nature course for 11-14 year olds. The sessions take place at Howe Park Wood and cover wildlife ID, bushcraft and conservation.

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Events in the parks

Check out what events are coming up in the parks for families and young people.

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Great Linford Manor Park

SMOC Orienteering: Great Linford Manor Park

09/08/2025

Join South Midlands Orienteering Club for an orienteering event. Walk or run with a map.

Stanton Low Park

Community Volunteering: Meadow Makers

09/08/2025

Join us to weed out cow parsley to help native wildflowers reclaim their rightful place in the ecosystem.

Furzton Lake

Family Bat Walk: Furzton Lake

11/08/2025

Learn about native bats and how to hear and see them.

Howe Park Wood

Summer Holiday Open Mornings

12/08/2025

Take part in nature challenges

Howe Park Wood

Nature Craft for Children

12/08/2025

Activities that help children learn about their local wildlife

Caldecotte Lake

Parkland Play: Caldecotte Lake

13/08/2025

Join us for an accessible play session in our parks this summer holiday.

Howe Park Wood

Tree Tots

14/08/2025

Join us for an outdoor nature play session at Howe Park Wood.

Bancroft

Roman Day

16/08/2025

Enter the world of the Romans and discover their way of life at Bancroft Roman Villa.

Elfield Nature Park

Walk & Talk: The Secret Life of Elfield Nature Park

18/08/2025

Elfield Nature Park is one of Milton Keynes' best kept secrets! Nestled into the industrial setting of the Milton Keynes Bowl, is a tiny slice of heaven for our local wildlife

Parent and child playing with outdoor toys and toy car

Stanton Low Park

Parkland Play: Stanton Low Park

20/08/2025

Join us for an accessible play session in our parks this summer holiday.

Linford Lakes Nature Reserve

International Bat Night: Bat Walk

23/08/2025

Celebrate International Bat Night with our Biodiversity Team at Linford Lakes.

Campbell Park

Milton Keynes Tribute Festival

23/08/2025

Enjoy an incredible line-up of music from a range of tribute acts.

Howe Park Wood

Bug Hunting at Howe Park Wood

26/08/2025

Use a sweep net and bug pot to see minibeasts up close!

Parks Trust member of staff in purple speaking to family at stand

Fairfields

Parkland Play: Fairfields

27/08/2025

Join us for an accessible play session in our parks this summer holiday.

Ouzel Valley Park

Parks & Ride: Ouzel Valley Park

31/08/2025

Join us for a leisurely ride along the Ouzel Valley and the historic villages of Milton Keynes.

Great Linford Manor Park

Bat Walk: Great Linford Manor

02/09/2025

Learn about native bats and how to hear and see them.

Campbell Park

BSL Guided Walk: Campbell Park Art

04/09/2025

This event has been cancelled. Instead, please join us for our Inclusive Stroll at Campbell Park on Friday, 10th October, featuring a BSL interpreter.