OWLS THE CHILDREN'S NATURE CHARITY
The OWLS Leaders
Mouse
We have Mouse, aka 'Andrew'. The Education and Awareness Officer (EAO). He got this nickname because he was born premature and could fit in his dad's hand when born. Started his interest in nature whilst at primary school sitting at the back of the class looking out of the window staring at the birds flying by. His career in the natural environment, began at a Youth Training Scheme (YTS) learning Practical Countryside Skills such as habitat management and animal protection, then he went onto an Agricultural College to study farming skills, before finishing at University and Mastering in Environmental Management with a specialism in Environmental Education.
If not doing 'OWL' duties, mouse can be found somewhere outdoors with a pair of binoculars, walking the two dogs Pepper and Bravie.
Mouse's favorite saying, 'it's not my writing that's bad, it's just the pen that wobbles and the letters get in the wrong place'.
His one love, apart from bird watching is sharing nature with others.
Our leaders on a Trip to Rostrevor in July.
Our volunteer leaders
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We also have a number of volunteer youth leaders who give up their time to help Mouse run the camp, "Working with OWLS has allowed me to become a better leader, wherever I am." - Eagle.
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​Youth leaders are a very important part of the charity, many youth leaders grew up attending camps and when they were old enough did the junior leaders training course. This is very important to us as it allows the leaders to feel like they are a part of the charity, not just a helper.
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"I have been doing OWLS since I can remember, I have made so many friends and great memories through OWLS. I believe every kid should have a camp like OWLS. Its really something special." - Gecko.
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