3 October
Youngwilders Project Launch
Join Youngwilders at Wilder Doddington for the launch of a new project focused on the restoration and ongoing management of ponds across the rewilding landscape.
Open to those aged 18–30 with an interest in nature, conservation or simply meeting like-minded people, this free event is an opportunity to explore the Wilder Doddington landscape, discover the important role ponds play within it and spend time with others who care about the natural world.
No previous knowledge or experience is needed.
What to expect
Explore the ponds
Head out into the Wilder Doddington landscape to discover some of its ponds and wetlands, looking at the habitats they provide for amphibians, birds, insects and other wildlife while learning more about their importance for biodiversity.
Share ideas
Take part in a co-creation session exploring how these habitats could develop in the future and share ideas for helping more young people connect with nature and get involved.
Build your pond skills
Get a closer look at life beneath the water’s surface and develop your identification skills, with the chance to discover some of the aquatic invertebrates living in the ponds.
About Wilder Doddington
Wilder Doddington is a 400-year vision to bring more nature back to the Doddington Estate, reconnecting the landscape, nature and people.
Since 2021, natural processes have been given greater space to shape the landscape, supported by free-roaming grazing animals and the restoration and creation of ponds, wetlands and other habitats.
This event offers the chance to experience this changing landscape first-hand and play a part in thinking about what comes next.
About Youngwilders
Youngwilders is a youth-led organisation helping young people connect with nature, build practical conservation skills and play an active role in restoring the natural world.
Through hands-on projects, events and opportunities to learn and connect, Youngwilders creates space for young people to develop skills, share ideas and take meaningful action for nature.
Times & Tickets
- 18-30 yrs Free
Tickets are free but booking is essential
- Saturday 3 October 10am - 4.30pm
Important
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Event Details
Date: Saturday 3 October 2026
Time: 10am–4.30pm
Location: The Wild House, Wilder Doddington, Doddington, Lincoln, LN6 4RU
Group size: Approximately 20 people
Age: 18–30
Cost: Free
Food and drink
Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.
Please bring a packed lunch with you.
Getting here
By train
The nearest railway station is Lincoln.
Youngwilders will provide lifts from Lincoln Train Station to Wilder Doddington at 10am on Saturday morning, with return transport to the station by 4.30pm that afternoon.
If you have any questions about travelling to the site by public transport, please contact Sadhana at sadhana@youngwilders.uk.
By car
If you are able to drive to the event, please let Youngwilders know when completing the booking form as they will be encouraging car sharing wherever possible.
Plenty of free parking is available at the Wild House.
What3Words meeting point: ///basics.kept.dent
Travel reimbursement
Youngwilders can offer reimbursement for travel to the event.
To claim, please send receipts or proof of travel payment along with your bank details to Noah at noah@youngwilders.uk, with your proof of travel attached as a PDF.
Youngwilders will reimburse you as soon as possible.
Accessibility
The event will take place outdoors across the Wilder Doddington landscape. The ground can be rough and uneven, with nettles in some areas, and it may be muddy around the ponds.
There may also be free-roaming animals within the landscape and mobile phone signal can be limited.
Toilet facilities will be available during the morning and at lunchtime.
If you have any questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact Sadhana at sadhana@youngwilders.uk, who will be happy to discuss your requirements.
Booking
Places are limited, so book your free place with Youngwilders via Eventbrite.
We look forward to welcoming you to Wilder Doddington for Youngwilders' first event with us.
