"Calling All Young Naturalists: Share Your Outdoor Adventures with The Guardian"
The Guardian is once again calling on young people aged 8-14 to share their love of nature through a written submission as part of the popular Young Country Diary series. Each quarter, the journal invites children to write about an exciting encounter they've had with the natural world – whether it's observing a rare bird species, discovering a unique insect, or simply enjoying a beautiful sunset.
The submission deadline for winter entries is November 2nd, and four successful articles will be published in both print and online. Winning writers will not only see their work in print but also receive payment on behalf of the child author.
To take part, children must submit an article between 200-250 words that describes what they saw, heard, smelled, and felt during their outdoor adventure. The article should include any relevant details or insights gained from the experience, such as interesting facts about the species encountered or how it made them think about the world around them.
Tips for budding Young Country Diary writers are provided to help get them started, including using sensory language to describe their experiences and researching additional information about what they've observed. The Guardian also offers inspiration from previous winners, showcasing articles on topics such as discovering a rare fungus, spotting a majestic bird species, or exploring an intriguing insect.
Parents and guardians are asked to fill in the submission form themselves, ensuring that all necessary details are included. The journalist handling the submissions will be in contact with parents prior to publication to obtain their contact information.
This opportunity is open to children aged 8-14 based in the UK, making it a great way for young people to develop their writing skills and share their passion for nature with others.
The Guardian is once again calling on young people aged 8-14 to share their love of nature through a written submission as part of the popular Young Country Diary series. Each quarter, the journal invites children to write about an exciting encounter they've had with the natural world – whether it's observing a rare bird species, discovering a unique insect, or simply enjoying a beautiful sunset.
The submission deadline for winter entries is November 2nd, and four successful articles will be published in both print and online. Winning writers will not only see their work in print but also receive payment on behalf of the child author.
To take part, children must submit an article between 200-250 words that describes what they saw, heard, smelled, and felt during their outdoor adventure. The article should include any relevant details or insights gained from the experience, such as interesting facts about the species encountered or how it made them think about the world around them.
Tips for budding Young Country Diary writers are provided to help get them started, including using sensory language to describe their experiences and researching additional information about what they've observed. The Guardian also offers inspiration from previous winners, showcasing articles on topics such as discovering a rare fungus, spotting a majestic bird species, or exploring an intriguing insect.
Parents and guardians are asked to fill in the submission form themselves, ensuring that all necessary details are included. The journalist handling the submissions will be in contact with parents prior to publication to obtain their contact information.
This opportunity is open to children aged 8-14 based in the UK, making it a great way for young people to develop their writing skills and share their passion for nature with others.
It's amazing how this project can inspire young minds to care about the world around them, and who knows, maybe we'll see some future conservationists or scientists among us 
. I wish I was 8 again to take part in this awesome opportunity – can you imagine getting paid for sharing your outdoor adventures with a wider audience? 
The tips provided by The Guardian are super helpful too, especially the idea of using sensory language... it's like, don't just tell us what happened, show us how you felt about that majestic bird species 
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I was on a hike last summer and saw this gorgeous owl perched in a tree, its feathers all fluffy and white. It was so still that I could've sworn it was frozen in time... I wrote about it last year and actually got to see my article printed out in the Young Country Diary 
. This time I'm thinking of writing about the weird fungus I found on a mushroom hunt with my school group 
. Anyone else have any crazy nature encounters they could share? 
It's such a great way for kids to develop their writing skills while sharing their passion for nature with others 
. And the fact that they'll be paid for their work is just awesome 
. Let's give it up for The Guardian for making this happen 
. It's awesome that The Guardian is encouraging kids to get outdoors and appreciate nature. I mean, we've been warned about the importance of climate change and conservation, so it's great that they're giving young people a platform to share their experiences. But, at the same time, I'm not sure if this will really make a huge impact 
. I mean, are kids just going to write some generic article about seeing a bird or something? Or can they really dig deep and share something really meaningful?
. I know The Guardian wants to get these articles out before the school year ends, but it might be tough for kids to find time to write about their outdoor adventures amidst all the other holiday prep.
. Just don't expect too much pressure from your parents when it comes to meeting that deadline 
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i'm sure the articles from last year were amazing... the payment is a nice touch too, gotta give it to The Guardian for supporting young writers and encouraging them to develop their skills. maybe we'll see some future scientists or conservationists come out of this program? 
, but sometimes they need a little push to get their thoughts down on paper or screen 
. The fact that they're getting paid for it? Genius 
. My niece is into bug hunting right now, I'm totally going to encourage her to give this a shot 
. Who knows, maybe one of them will be the next David Attenborough 
, isnt the world big enough for everyone to join in on the fun 
I'm sure some tiny writer out there has come up with something way more poetic than that. Anyway, if you're an 8-14 year old and love nature (and can spell), The Guardian is calling your name!
... like, what's next? Anyway, back to this Young Country Diary thing... it's kinda cool that The Guardian is promoting outdoor adventures among kids, but can you imagine if they're just writing about stuff for the sake of publishing? It's all just a way to get more readers... and we already have enough environmental issues to deal with 
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The idea of sharing ur love 4 nature thru writin is such a dope way 2 connect w/ others & express yurself! 
And winnin a cash prize ain't bad either 
. It's like, the perfect combination of gettin ur creative juices flowin & givin back to society. Plus, who doesn't love seein their name in print? 
I'm definitely gonna share this w/ all my young peeps & encourage 'em 2 submit! 
And can you even imagine getting your work published and seeing it in print?! 
