For families

Wherever you live, you can tune into the sounds of nature from dawn until dusk. We're challenging you to join nature's orchestra, whether that be playing a grass trumpet, reading a noisy poem or getting up at dawn to listen to the chorus of birdsong.

Friday 8 May marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day and the end of the Second World War in Europe. Inspired by the community spirit of the VE Day street parties, we’re encouraging you to see how many people you can make smile by spreading joy with some natural acts of kindness.

If you let the flowers bloom on your lawn you’re helping to provide a vital source of nectar for bees and other insects. That’s why we’re encouraging you to take part in Plantlife’s No Mow May campaign, and make your very own 'scaremow'. Are you ready to help wildlife by taking on this special challenge?

While many of us have more time to notice the natural world around us, we’re challenging you and your family to experience five small moments of joy in nature. Get ready to listen, look, make, discover and share.

This could be big or small! Can you create your own version of a World Heritage site, monument or favourite historic place? Pick your site, choose your materials, then create your own monumental masterpiece. Are you ready to take on the challenge?

If your family loves delicious chocolate brownies then this recipe is for you. This basic recipe is easily adaptable, so you can add in your favourite flavours from chocolate chunks to cherries.

Discover how to make the ultimate National Trust fruit scone, best enjoyed with spoonfuls of jam and dollops of clotted cream.

Try baking these energy-boosting flapjacks for a sweet snack or after dinner treat. With this simple recipe, you’ll be able to add in your own favourite flavours, such as chocolate chips, grated apple or seeds and nuts.

Why not add a splash of colour to the garden and provide a tasty snack for local bees and insects at the same time? Get little hands stuck in with these easy wildflower seed balls that you can just toss into the flowerbeds.

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.

Some trees have spaces big enough to get inside. Others can be climbed. Many have vibrant summer flowers or colourful autumn leaves to catch. Get to know a tree and see what creatures they are home to.

To be a successful bird watcher, you'll need to be as quiet as a mouse while you keep a look out for our feathered friends. What will you spot?

When it comes to creating wild art, the only limit is your imagination. What will you use, and how? There's so much to choose from in the natural world, but make sure you're not making your art from another creature's home.