issued by the YOUTH+ participants at the International Junior Ranger Camp.

The camp is being hosted by Gauja National Park  in Latvia and involves 27 Junior Rangers from 13 protected areas, including national parks and Natura 2000 sites. Junior Rangers come from

• Triglav National Park (SL),
• Lauwersmeer National Park (NL),
• Drents-Friese Wold National Park (NL),
• Müritz National Park (DE),
• Biebrza National Park (PL),
• Cairngorms National Park (UK),
• Aigüestortes National Park (ES),
• Parco Naturale Prealpi Giulie (IT),
• Bavarian Forest National Park (DE),
• Karula National Park (EE),
• Soomaa National Park (EE),
• Natura 2000 Tarcu Mountains (RO),
• and Biosphere Reserve Schorfheid-Chorin– (DE).

The week long camp will be spent exploring the local nature, sharing experiences and making new friends.

This camp differs from previous years as it is being supported by members of Youth+, a follow on program for older Junior Rangers. Youth+ will run activities and share their experience with the young people at the camp. We will also take care of communication, and write articles for the website.

You can also follow this event on Facebook and Twitter!

The Junior Rangers have arrived safe, are full of energy, and are ready to explore this beautiful park.