Future Leaders Course Dartmoor 2024

New Perspectives 2024-2026

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund we provided storytelling grants, Future Leader Courses and opportunities for young people to join us as Ambassadors

Our National Parks New Perspectives project first launched in 2021 with the aim to give young people from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to influence and connect with decision makers to change the narratives on who National Parks are for and who has a say in their future.

In 2024 we received funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund supporting the project for a further two years and enabling us to offer even more storytelling grants, as well as launching our Future Leader Courses and supporting young people to join us as Ambassadors.

Thanks to Lottery players.

National Park Stories

Over the summer of 2025 we're sharing some thoughtful, magical, creative stories from young people across England and Wales. Check out their stories below.

I, me, moor by Alicia Hayden

Alicia’s book follows Mimi and her family who live in North Yorkshire; her mother rocks her whilst been serenaded by skylarks, and Mimi grows up playing surrounded by peat and gorse in the garden.

Young, wild and free by Hannah Corsini

Hannah has produced a zine exploring the themes of nature, young people and the mental health crisis, featuring stories and photos she’s captured from the Peak District and Pembrokeshire Coast National Parks.

The Trees Talking

The Trees Talking by Emily Quilton is a photography project based in the New Forest, that collaborates with nature to inspire a wonder around trees.

Exmoor at Night

Exmoor at Night by Leah Drage is a film that focuses on human interaction with the night sky in Exmoor National Park.

More about the programs

Storytelling Grants

As part of our New Perspectives project we're offering grants to young people to share their stories of National Parks with Canopy & Stars and the National Lottery Heritage Fund

Future Leaders Course

We’re pleased to introduce the Future Leaders Course as part of our New Perspectives project. This is for young people who want to make a difference – for National Parks, landscapes, nature and people.

National Park Ambassadors

Our National Park Ambassadors are passionate volunteers who help us achieve our mission for nature-rich National Parks for all.

Future Leaders in Dartmoor

We kicked off our New Perspectives project with our first Future Leaders Course in Dartmoor. Hear from participants about their experiences and why it’s so important for young people to have a say in the future of National Parks.

Thanks to Ocean City Media for producing the film.

“National Parks should be for all. I’ve never been to one before this and I think it’s an incredible place. There’s so much potential for more nature-rich landscapes and I think in order to get that we have to have everyone involved, everyone coming and visiting and appreciating it.”

Ferozah (Future Leaders Course Participant, Dartmoor 2024)
Viewpoint 85 cover

Cover artwork by Serafina Parmar-Hill

Viewpoint Magazine

This special edition of Viewpoint is made up entirely of contributions from young people including poems, essays and artwork all inspired by the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the UK.

Read the magazine

Made possible by

Canopy & Stars
Dartmoor Preservation Association