Presentations and Recordings
A community conservation project
Setting up a community conservation project during a global pandemic
Reclaiming Reds is a National Lottery Heritage Fund supported red squirrel conservation project with a two strand public engagement programme. The overall aim is to begin making Knowsley a place where red squirrels can thrive again. The project was due to launch in March 2020 – the same time the UK went into its first National lockdown.
Despite challenges, we have successfully set up the project and celebrated our first full year in September 2021. Here we will discuss the project’s volunteer programme, education outreach programme (to schools at any level and any other interested groups) and Community Trap Loan Scheme.
Meet the Presenter
Molly Frost - Community Ranger - Reclaiming Reds
Molly has been the Community Ranger for Reclaiming Reds since September 2020, helping set up the project from post-funding stage. Her current role involves managing the volunteer programme, Community Trap Loan Scheme, social media, website, and planning and delivering the community engagement programme. Molly is a BSc Wildlife Conservation and MSc Wildlife Conservation & UAV Technology graduate from Liverpool John Moores University, and therefore has knowledge and experience in a variety of conservation issues. She has worked in conservation education at both Knowsley Safari and Chester Zoo, and has overseas experience in field surveying skills, international outreach, and fundraising.
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