Hello everyone, my name is Craig and I am one of the five practical conservation trainees for 2026 at Worcester Wildlife Trust. I have never written a blog before, but I hope you find my thoughts and comments useful and maybe slightly interesting.

 My background has been in a few different occupations including trains, forensics, telecoms and a little grounds maintenance. However, most of my working life and non-working time has been outdoors, and, like a lot of Trust volunteers and members, I feel very happy outside in nature.

 I took a leap of madness and attempted a career course redirection away from fixing internet issues to trying to fix a bit of the planet for the good of the other species that we share it with. I have two young children who I try to inspire to become well rounded, caring and environmentally aware people; only time will tell.

 I started in April working three days a week at the Trust, and the time has really flown by. We have spent time learning the foundation training to keep us and others safe, as well as gaining hands-on practical experience that will help us become more employable in a challenging sector.