50 things to do before you're 11¾

Get your kids closer to nature with ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. There’s plenty of outdoor activities to do all year round, from watching the sunset to creating some wild art. Many can be done at home and in your garden.

Child in spring flowers
Hedgehog in leaves

Start your adventures 

From making a home for wildlife to creating a daisy crown, get out in the fresh air and try our 50 awesome adventures.

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Enjoying gardening activities in the kitchen garden at Osterley Park and House, London

'50 things' activities to do in your back garden 

Your garden can be a great place to explore. From discovering the bugs that live there to gazing up and taking in the stars, we've got some great ideas for you to kick off your back garden adventures.

Favourite family springtime challenges

A child holds a large leaf with a beetle sitting on it at Coleton Fishacre

No. 31 make friends with a bug 

Ladybirds, caterpillars, woodlice - there are all kinds of little creatures hiding in secret places in the garden, or to spot on a walk. What new friends can you find?

Children having a snail race on the pavement at a National Trust site.

No.17 set up a snail race 

Got some time on your hands this spring? Why not organise a snail race? Watch how their slimy bodies leave a glittering trail. Lettuce can help to encourage competitors across the finish line.

Create some wild art with natural materials in Knole Park, Kent.

Create some wild art  

Creating wild art is no. 18 of our '50 things to do before you're 11¾' activities. It's a great way to make you think a little differently about nature. What will you create? The only limit is your imagination.

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Child climbing a tree at Crom, County Fermanagh

Doing the ‘50 things’ challenges safely 

Here are some tips for doing all of the '50 things' activities safely with your friends and family.

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Hunting for bugs on Wildlife Explorer Day at Ormesby Hall, North Yorkshire

What’s ‘50 things’ about? 

When children spend time playing outdoors in nature, it helps increase their wellbeing – and that of their families. It also means they’re more likely to care for our world and the natural environment. So we want everyone to have more fun - and help nature too.

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Things to do

Get some inspiration for activities to do on your own or with family. You won't be short of things to do at home or in the garden this summer.

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