Become a Nature Guardian!

Dates: October 2024
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: BirdLife Malta Nature Reserves

Are you curious about what it’s like to manage a nature reserve, dive into habitat restoration, and uncover fascinating facts about local flora and fauna through hands-on research? Now you can try it! Since 2022 every autumn and spring BirdLife Malta provides an opportunity for everyone who wants to try the role of nature reserve warden! We will learn the basic knowledge about Maltese wildlife, and you will get to know everything to become a Nature Guardian and help save our nature.

Explore the Nature Guardians Autumn 2024 group!

Who Can Join: This incredible opportunity is perfect for nature enthusiasts aged 7 to 11. We keep our groups small, with a maximum of 12 participants, to ensure personalised attention.

Course Duration: 12 sessions that will lead you on an adventure through four stunning nature reserves: Simar, Salina, Għadira and Foresta 2000.

Meeting Point: All sessions start at Salina Nature Reserve, with convenient transportation provided to the various reserves on session days.

Learn and Explore: Guided by our dedicated BirdLife Malta staff, young nature guardians will:

Birdwatch and explore
Monitor water quality and discover the impact of salinity and oxygen levels on water inhabitants.
Dive into the world of water inhabitants with microscopes.
Construct insect hotels and place them in the reserves.
Gain insights into the lives of hedgehogs on Maltese islands.
Learn propagation techniques and the art of planting seeds.
Immerse in the world of birdwatching and discover the captivating migration patterns of birds, and much more!

Course Fee: The comprehensive fee of €260 includes all 12 sessions, a Nature Guardians T-shirt and cap OR hoodie, transportation to the different reserves, and a course guide booklet which you can use as a notebook every session. If you’d like to receive both hoodie and T-shirt, simply send us an email to let us know, and you can pay an additional amount in cash on the first session.

Course Dates:

Session 1 Saturday 26^th October 2024, 9am–12pm
Session 2 Saturday 2nd November 2024, 9am–12pm
Session 3 Saturday 9^th November 2024, 9am–12pm
Session 4 Saturday 16^th November 2024, 9am–12pm
Session 5 Saturday 23^th November 2024, 9am–12pm
Session 6 Saturday 30^th November 2024, 9am-12pm
Session 7 Saturday 7^nd December 2024, 9am-12pm
Session 8 Saturday 14^th December 2024, 9am-12pm
Session 9 Saturday 21^th December 2024, 9am-12pm
Session 10 Saturday 28^th December 2024, 9am-12pm
Session 11 Saturday 4^th January 2025, 9am-12pm
Session 12 (+graduation ceremony) Saturday 11^th January 2025, 9am-12pm

Graduation and Beyond:

Upon completing the course, a special graduation ceremony awaits, where participants are awarded, a certificate officially designating them as proud Nature Guardians. However, the true value lies not in the certificate, but in the enriching experience children gain while connecting with nature—a respite from the pressures of traffic, schoolwork, computers, and social media.

As children progress through the course, they form close-knit bonds and friendships, fostering teamwork. We encourage them to continue their conservation journey by participating in monthly activities for graduated Nature Guardians.

How to Apply:

To enrol simply complete the form below and proceed to payment Following this, you can proceed to finalise your booking by paying the fee online. Links to the payment facility can also be found in the Google Form. Booking will only be confirmed once payment is received, and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Enrol here for the NATURE GUARDIANS Autumn 2024 course!

For any inquiries or to reserve your spot ahead of the application opening, please contact us via email at: [email protected] or [email protected]

Don’t miss this great opportunity to become a Nature Guardian and leave a lasting impact on Malta’s precious natural wonders. Join us today and embark on an incredible journey of conservation and discovery!