Wild Work Days

Corporate Engagement

Wild Work Days

Engaged and motivated teams are at the heart of good business.

Our Wild Work Days offer a unique and cost-effective team building experience. They are a great way to:

- improve team working

- develop better communication skills

- create positive PR and strengthen your brand

- boost employee well-being and morale

- make a difference to your local community

Whether you want to help construct a fence, lay a hedge or revamp one of our ponds, we’ve got plenty of tasks available (no previous experience required!).

So why not escape the office on your next away day? Help your team to feel invigorated, better connected and instilled with a fresh sense of achievement and pride.

"The net result of the day is one of happy smiling faces, a few aching limbs, but also one of time well spent with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust."

Mike Leonard
University of Leeds

Barclays staff members fixing a footbridge

Credit: Lizzie Dealey

University of Leeds staff at Adel Dam

(Credit: Mike Leonard)

Ernst and Young and Barclays staff at a Wild Work Day

Ernst and Young and Barclays staff members at Stirley Farm

Credit: Pete Batchelor

First Direct at Woodhouse Washlands

Credit: Karen McDiarmid

CBRD ltd at Kirkstall Valley

Credit: Sam Frankland

Benefits to you

You'll be making a practical contribution which will have a real impact on your local community, benefiting both wildlife and people.

You'll enhance the wellbeing of your staff, develop their skills, communication and morale in an outdoors environment.

You'll reward your staff with an enjoyable day out in inspirational settings across our beautiful county.

You'll benefit your business as well as the community you serve.

Benefits to us

We'll receive practical help on our nature reserves from highly motivated groups.

We'll be able to complete work that wouldn't otherwise be possible.

We'll have the opportunity to share our knowledge on the importance of conserving nature and why it matters.

We can let people know how they can support us further. Individuals often come back to visit our nature reserves with family and friends.

What's included

You can expect:

- an exclusive team building experience for groups of various sizes, in a spectacular setting

- all equipment and materials provided

- personalised task planning to suit your team

- full training, risk assessment and health and safety provision

- expert supervision from our conservation staff

- a fun and rewarding activity, making a real difference for local wildlife and communities

Charges

Charges start at £40 per head (plus VAT) for a full day or £25 per head (plus VAT) for a half day. A 20% discount is available to YWT Corporate Members upon enquiry.

We offer both ongoing partnerships and one-off tailor-made events.