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A group of Boosting Nature volunteers posing for a group photo. Some volunteers are holding hedge clippers

Boosting Nature

Boosting Nature is an environmental project run by Innovate Trust and funded by the WCVA’s Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme.

Our Boosting Nature project supports adults with learning disabilities and other additional needs to learn about environmental issues and improve biodiversity in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

A group of Boosting Nature volunteers posing for a group photo. Some volunteers are holding hedge clippers

About Boosting Nature

All Boosting Nature activities have an environmental aim, focusing on improving biodiversity and reducing waste.

Our activities are for people with learning disabilities and additional support needs. Sessions are mainly free of charge, and we encourage anyone to join – no matter what your previous experience or support needs are!

Project feedback

Boosting Nature volunteer, Adam, smiling at the camera

I’m still shy, but I’m confident with Boosting Nature because I know what I have to do.

Key elements

  • Practical conservation work sessions with the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan rangers to look after the local parks and nature reserves
  • Educational activities to learn about the environment, recycling and composting
  • Litter picking
  • Wildlife surveys
  • Working with community groups to make Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan greener
  • Help the environment
  • Learn practical conservation skills like how to use tools correctly and how to plant trees
  • Learn about nature, wildlife and the environment
  • Improve your fitness
  • Meet new people and make friends

We can match you with a volunteer who will support you in getting other environmental volunteering opportunities around Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Your volunteer buddy can help you travel to the activity and provide support and encouragement during the session.

Project funders

landfill disposals Tax Communities Scheme