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 with samphire in the foreground at Stiffkey Marshes, Norfolk
Visitors in the garden on a sunny day in August at Polesden Lacey, Surrey

‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ 

Get up close and personal with nature this spring by trying ‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’. Whether its making friends with a bug or stargazing, there's loads to do even when you're staying at home.

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Crabbing on the Isle of Wight

Junior membership 

We have a £10 junior membership to inspire the next generation of nature and heritage lovers. Discover the benefits and get answers to any questions you may have.

Your questions answered
Gently squash the mixture into all the holes in your pine cone

Learn something new 

Have you ever wanted to have a go at making a bird feeder, reading a compass or spotting a water vole? Follow one of our many how to guides and become an expert in something new in no time.

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
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.

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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.

Things to do

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