Calendar of events - April 2010
The Youth Rangers programme of forthcoming events can be seen here. Rollover the dates to see what's going to happen.
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Sat 10th Apr 10 @ 10:30 Family Learning Day
10th April 2010 - 10:30am - 3:30pm
Come and try your hand at surviving the outdoors.
Learn bushcraft skills such as firelighting or building your own shelter. Try your hand at our practical conservation tasks. Learn how to navigate your way around the grounds.
The activity day is for young people aged 10-16 yrs and their guardians. Activities are also provided for younger siblings. Wear comfortable old clothing and boots. Cafe and shop open on site. No pre booking needed.
Getting there:
By train: The Moorland Discovery centre is 1 mile from Grindleford station
By bus: Regular buses run from Sheffield and the surrounding area to Fox House Inn opposite the Longshaw Estate. The 240 from Sheffield-Bakewell the 272 Sheffield-Castleton and the TM travel 65 Sheffield-Buxton all pass Longshaw estate.
By road: The Moorland Discovery centre is 7 1/2 miles from Sheffield city centre, on the junction between the A6187 (Ringlow road) and the A625 to Hathersage. If you are in a mini bus or car it is possible to park in the main estate. The car park is pay and display and costs £1 per hour or £2 all day.
Location: Moorland Discovery Centre, Longshaw Estate
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Sun 11th Apr 10 @ 10:00 Navigation
Navigation skills take up a large section of the Youth Ranger Programme and the group can even gain the National Navigation Award Scheme at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, if they complete the course.
They will be taught about grid references, map symbols, estimating distances, magnetic variation of maps, using compass bearings, understanding limiting factors such as height gain or loss by studying contours.
These skills will eventually lead to them planning and walking a safe route in line with criteria in duration, difficulty and specific navigation objectives.
Sun 18th Apr 10 @ 10:00 Conservation
Practical work in, and the theory of, Nature Conservation is an important part of the Youth Ranger programme. Throughout the course, they will learn a wide range of skills and ideas about the different methods of Nature Conservation. They will learn how to restore and protect key habitats within the National Park.
Such issues may include protecting fragile moorlands by reseeding heather or creating paths and barriers to prevent erosion. The skills in this section will be taught throughout the Youth Ranger course and can often be related into the Youth Ranger's local communities, where they will be encouraged to take part in, or organise conservation projects.
Fri 23rd Apr 10 Residential Weekend
The residential comprises practical skills such as nature conservation, navigation and survival skills. Young people learn aspects of woodland management; use new skills to provide their own shelter, while learning to cook over a fire.
Sat 24th Apr 10 Residential Weekend
The residential comprises practical skills such as nature conservation, navigation and survival skills. Young people learn aspects of woodland management; use new skills to provide their own shelter, while learning to cook over a fire.
