Children & nature

We're on a mission to reconnect a generation of children with nature and the outdoors through nature-related activities for kids

Children playing in the rain outside Ightham Mote, Kent

Get crafty with nature this Christmas

Visitors make paper chains near the Christmas tree at Attingham Park

Christmas crafts how-to guides 

From paper chains and pine cones to scented orange slices, keep little fingers busy and learn how to make traditional decorations for a greener Christmas.

Gently squash the mixture into all the holes in your pine cone

How to make a bird feeder 

It turns out we're not the only ones in search of tasty treats at this time of year. Give garden birds a delicious meal and help the kids get crafty with these simple bird feeders.

Children playing in the woods at Quarry Bank

50 things activities in the woods 

Catching falling leaves, hiding inside the belly of a tree, leaving a trail of sticks and watching out for furry critters, the woods are a world of new adventures. See what you can get up to if you head down to the woods today.

If you go down to the woods today

Go wild in the woods

Girls holding a map and compass atop a hill

How to read a compass 

Finding your way with a map and compass may seem tricky at first, but with this quick and easy guide, you'll be on the right track in no time at all.

Learn how to cook bread on a stick

How to bake campfire bread 

Rustling up a quick snack for hungry explorers has never been simpler. Try your hand at campfire bread this autumn.

A girl climbing a tree

How to climb trees 

Climbing trees is easy, all you need is your courage, good grip and a sense of adventure. Follow these top tips and tricks to help you to conquer tree-climbing safely and soon you'll be on top of the world.

Conquer the giants
I am the Seed that Grew the Tree is an illustrated collection of nature poems for every day of the year

Discover the new nature poetry book 

Experience the magic of nature with 'I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree', a collection of poems inspired by nature. With illustrations on every page, the book has a poem for every day of the year, from Wordsworth’s Daffodils to The Snail’s Monologue. The perfect gift for a birthday or Christmas, children and grown-ups alike will love this unique book.

Trevor passes on his enthusiasm for birdwatching with his grandchildren Play Video
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Trevor's story

Meet Trevor, avid birdwatcher and grandad of seven. For the past 50 years Trevor has pursued a passion for birdwatching and now his two youngest grandchildren, Patrick and Noah, are following in his footsteps.

Even though they live miles apart, the family is brought closer together by a shared love of nature. As Trevor says: 'You've actually got to get out there and feel it and touch it and smell it.'

Grandparents and grandchildren by a stream

Have an adventure with your grandchildren 

Whether you're getting closer to wildlife, journeying back in time or following in the footsteps of children's authors, discover more things to do with your grandkids this year.

Continue your story
Boy looking out to sea at Mussendon

Junior membership 

We've introduced a new junior membership for children and teenagers. Discover the benefits and get answers to any questions you may have.

Your questions answered
Ranger Gwen at work

Meet the ranger on puffin patrol 

As the puffins arrive back in the Farne Islands after a long winter at sea, we met up with ranger, Gwen Potter, to find out a bit more about them.

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