Our values and vision
BTO Youth’s vision is of a diverse, vibrant community of young birders supported by BTO, with accessible, youth-led opportunities inspiring young people to engage with nature and science. We are:
- Inclusive and accessible
- Youth-led
- Celebrating people’s connection to nature
- Helping people grow
- Innovative and dynamic
- Collaborative and transparent
Our strategy
At BTO Youth, ensuring young people’s safety and empowering their voices is at the heart of everything we do. The BTO Youth Engagement Strategy 2023–2028 is written and implemented by the Youth Advisory Panel. It sets out our values and ensures they guide everything we do.
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BTO Youth Blog
Rise and lead: unlocking potential at the Young Leaders Course 2024
Anna, Ashvi and Joe reflect on their experience at the BTO Young Leaders Course 2024.

Get in touch
Email us
If you’d like to find out more about what we do and how to get involved, drop us a line: youth@bto.org
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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Email us to find out more about completing your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award volunteering with BTO.