About Debs Rylands
Debs has been working with schools and community groups for over 16 years. She is passionate about environmental, youth and well-being projects and has gained a great deal of experience in developing, funding, delivering and managing these areas while working with Groundwork Trusts between 2011 and 2018 as well as local authorities and youth and environmental charities.
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Hi there, I'm Debs and I'm keen to meet and chat with others taking action for conservation.
I'm passionate about protecting habitats and biodiversity and introducing others to nature. There's nothing I enjoy more than seeing the excitement in others when they have a new experience with wildlife!
I've got a fascination with invertebrates, especially bees and hoverflies.
My background covers community engagement, training, fundraising, project management, group development, ecological consultancy and species and habitat conservation.
I'm a founder and director of the CIC: Wild Ideas UK As an organisation, we exist to support community action for wildlife.
Our vision is:
Rural and urban habitats connected across the UK through action for nature
We deliver support in:
Training
Environmental education and engagement
Project planning
Funding
Project and group/organisation development
Delivery
Monitoring