Aydan
Bee Connected Trainee
Age - 22
After completing his degree, Aydan was looking to gain practical experience that would enable him to build a career in the conservation sector. His role at Bumblebee Conservation Trust, created through the New to Nature programme, helped him do just that.
As the Bee Connected Trainee, Aydan had the opportunity to support on the Bee Connected Project, where he helped to manage volunteers, created and managed bee habitats, supported with outreach events and carried out surveys.
By the end of the placement, Aydan gained vital skills and experience to support him in fulfilling his ambitions of becoming a conservationist.
“I am passionate about the environment and my dream is to conduct conservation research in the rainforest.
Through the placement I hope to develop my ecological skills and build confidence in becoming a conservationist.”
New to Nature is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the King’s Coronation, delivered through a partnership of Groundwork, The King’s Trust, Disability Rights UK, Mission Diverse and the Youth Environmental Service.
