We're working with musician Raleigh Ritchie to encourage families out into the fresh air and to embrace imaginative play, by celebrating the simple and humble stick.
Derwentwater, CumbriaNational Trust Images / Paul Harris
Our Natural Childhood report found that more children can identify a Dalek than a magpie. Nature's being exterminated from children's lives - now's the time to get it back.
From muddy trails to woodland dens, there's plenty of outdoor fun for the children to discover at the places we look after. Here's our pick of the best natural play areas.
Ran in partnership with our family volunteers, Junior Rangers offers kids a chance to get up close and personal with nature. Be prepared for den building, campfire cooking , pond dipping and much more!
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They learn to light fires, take part in campfire cooking and learn basic woodworking skills. When they see what they can achieve their reaction is very inspiring."
David Bond and his daughter IvyJack Barnes/Green Lions
We’re proud supporters in the Wild Network, on a mission to re-wild childhood. With our partners in the Network we supported Project Wild Thing, an award-winning documentary that follows father-of-two David Bond as he battles to get children like his own off the screens and into the wild.
