Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has teamed-up with publishers from you to me to create a unique journal for young people, inspired by the ‘My Wild Life’ campaign, launched by the Wildlife Trusts nationally, in March 2015.
The ‘My Wild Life’ journal is part of from you to me’s ‘rant and rave’ collection, enabling young people aged 7-16 to record the activities and adventures they have outside – but with a twist. One half of the book is to ‘rave’ about the things they love about wildlife, and the other half is to ‘rant’ about issues such as how to protect our environment.
The idea for the book has come from research which shows that children are spending less time outside, and more time looking at screens, indoors. DWT and the Wildlife Trusts nationally have recently launched a campaign, ‘Every Child Wild’, to try and address concerns that children are missing out on spending time outside, which is a vital part of their childhood.
My Wild Life is a fun way to invite children to share how they feel about being outside, and also gives them some practical things to do in addition to their usual outdoor hobbies such as cycling, walking the dog or even camping under the stars.
DWT Community Conservation Officer Briony Baxter, said, “Inspiring young people to engage with and love nature is a vital part of Dorset Wildlife Trust’s work, helping to ensure that future generations want to look after Dorset’s natural environment. The new Rant & Rave, My Wild Life journal could be the spark to encourage youngsters to begin a lifelong passion for nature.”
Helen Stephens, from you to me’s Creative Director said: “It has been inspiring working with such an amazing charity. We all wanted to create a product that inspires children to leave their electronic devices at home and get outside – their lives are better if they are a little bit wild!”
Ideal as a meaningful gift or self-purchase for any child from 7 years to late teens, the book retails at £9.99 and is available online at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/mywildlifejournal. A portion of the profits are being donated to Dorset Wildlife Trust, which will go straight back into conservation work in Dorset.
