A Wild Start in Life with Debbie
From In Conservation... by The Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs and Northants
April 2, 2026 · 52 min · Season 2 · Episode 2
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of giving children access to nature and features an interview with Debbie McKenzie about her work at Paxton Pits Environmental Education Centre.
Giving children access to nature and wild spaces in their early years—and beyond—is vitally important, and, unfortunately, not something that can be taken for granted in our busy and modern lives. We chat to Debbie McKenzie, Communities & Education Manager at Paxton Pits Environmental Education Centre, about just how crucial it is. And, in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the centre, we also hear from other people involved about what it is that makes this place, and its people so special.
People in this episode
Guest: Debbie McKenzie
Topics covered
- children and nature
- environmental education
- wild spaces
- community involvement
- importance of nature access
Keywords
- nature access
- children
- environment
- education
- wildlife
- community
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Paxton Pits Environmental Education Centre
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