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 climbing on the big plane tree in the garden at Blickling Estate, Norfolk

A child explores a hollow log at Dunham Massey, Cheshire — Our places are filled with adventures waiting to be discovered

‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’

Get up close and personal with nature this autumn by trying ‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’. Whether its making friends with a bug or rolling down a big hill, there's loads to do with your family and friends.

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Child building a woodland den — Our '50 things' list encourages children to explore and play in nature

Re-connecting children with nature

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 the natural environment. That’s why we’ve developed ’50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

What is ‘50 things’?

Go wild in the woods

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.

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.

Hoe Fen Wildlife Discovery Area

Open all year round, whatever the weather, Hoe Fen is great for children of all ages to have a wild adventure. From Den Building to spying on nature in our Wildlife Watch Hut, the possibilities are endless!

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

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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Trevor passes on his enthusiasm for birdwatching with his grandchildren

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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.'