Young Environmental Stewardship
Say YES, and join a new generation of environmental leaders.
The Green Team’s Young Environmental Stewardship programme is a major new learning pathway for 11-25 year olds, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
YES helps address biodiversity loss and climate change by empowering young people, many of whom are disengaged from formal education.
The programme helps participants build a lifelong connection with nature and become confident, skilled custodians of Scotland’s natural heritage.
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YES PROGRAMMES AND NEWS
YES Trainees an update
An update from our YES Trainees, Rhona and Saul! The latest from our busy trainees, learning essential skills on the job and having fun...
Advanced Skylarks
Advanced Skylarks is The Green Team’s YES Programme for girls and non-binary young people aged 13-16. Here's their story...
Green Changemakers
Green Changemakers started in Feb 2026 and offers young people 14+ conservation and rewilding experiences across Scotland. We caught up with them to find out more...
Forest Foundation
Forest Foundation is the third YES programme to launch this year. It is a series of 8 week programmes connecting small groups of 12-14 year olds with nature
YES PROGRAMME VIDEOS
More about Young Environmental Stewardship
YES focuses on the most at-risk greenspaces, engaging the city’s young people in hands-on conservation, outdoor learning and accredited outdoor learning awards. The Green Team nurtures wellbeing, self-esteem and leadership potential whilst restoring natural heritage sites across Edinburgh, the Lothians and specific rewilding sites further afield.
The legacy of YES will be a new generation of environmental leaders. The programme further strengthens The Green Team’s role as a sector leader in youth environmental engagement.
Thank you
YES, the Young Environmental Stewardship programme is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Thanks to National Lottery players, The Green Team will be able to reach and support the next generation of environmental leaders.