Wiltshire Wildlife Trust ambassador nominated for countryside award

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 05:58 · Archive

Chris Bailey, a Wiltshire Wildlife Trust volunteer, was nominated for a Young Countryside Champion Award at the BBC Food and Farming Awards.

Chris Bailey, a young ambassador for Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, has been recognised for his contributions to nature conservation and community engagement. He was nominated for the Young Countryside Champion Award at the BBC Food and Farming Awards, though he did not win the prize. Despite this, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust said his passion and impact make him a 'true champion' in the eyes of his colleagues.

Chris has been volunteering with the trust since 2023. He uses his social media influence to connect people with nature and has supported trust events that promote outdoor engagement, wildlife education and practical conservation. He is an accomplished wildlife photographer with a strong social media presence, and through his work has helped inspire thousands to explore the outdoors.

He is particularly interested in moths and butterflies, and contributes to the trust's conservation efforts by conducting species surveys. He leads guided walks and assists at the Dragonfly Café at the trust's reserves. He also promotes the Wiltshire Wildlife Photography prize. Born with a cleft palate, he has not let this affect his communication of his love of nature.

Becki McKinlay, Director of Engagement and Fundraising at the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, praised Chris for his infectious enthusiasm and dedication. Chris expressed his excitement for a future in ecology and conservation, saying he looks forward to continuing to educate and inspire others about the wonders of the natural world.

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Wiltshire wildlife volunteer nominated for Young Countryside Champion AwardThrough his work as a young ambassador, Chris has helped connect people with nature and encouraged other young people to take action for wildlife.Salisbury Journal · 15 Nov, 05:00
Wiltshire wildlife ambassador recognised for dedication to nature and communityA young Wiltshire Wildlife Trust ambassador has been recognised for his dedicationWiltshire Times · 14 Nov, 05:00
Wiltshire wildlife ambassador recognised for dedication to nature and communityA young Wiltshire Wildlife Trust ambassador has been recognised for his dedicationThis Is Wiltshire · 14 Nov, 05:00
Wiltshire wildlife ambassador recognised for dedication to nature and communityA young Wiltshire Wildlife Trust ambassador has been recognised for his dedicationGazette & Herald · 14 Nov, 05:00

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