Activities for all

Whether you want to explore nature with your family or friends, try some simple projects in your own garden, or find ways to enjoy nature when you can’t go outside, here are some ideas for you.

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Family adventures

Outdoor activities for kids

Fun, free things to do in a park, on the street, or anywhere outdoors.

Boost your family's wellbeing with a magical mystery nature tour

This activity can be used in any park or green space for a wellbeing boost. Discover the magic and wonder of nature.

Go on an autumn hunt

Everything you need to go on an autumn adventure. From fungi and leaf bingo to a mini-beast safari, explore the signs of autumn with these fun activities.

Youth Worker Toolkit

This free downloadable toolkit lists activities and ideas that you can use with young people to explore nature in cities.

Backgarden exploration and projects

British wildlife

How to make a hedgehog house

Follow our instructions to make a simple hedgehog home. 

British wildlife

British garden birds: autumn and winter highlights

Meet some of the birds you're likely to spot in your garden during the colder months of the year.

British wildlife

How to make a log pile to provide shelter for garden wildlife

A log pile can give home and shelter to some of the smaller inhabitants of your garden.

British wildlife

How to make a bird feeder

Follow our simple guide to building a bird feeder for your garden from a reused plastic bottle.

British wildlife

How to make fat balls for birds

Help your local wild birds to survive winter by putting out these nutritious fat balls. 

Indoor science and crafts for when you can't get outside

How to make a volcano

Follow our guide to make a simple volcano from a plastic bottle and watch it erupt.

Dinosaurs

How to draw a dinosaur

Learn how to create a cartoon T. rex. Plus find out how palaeoartists draw dinosaurs.

Dinosaurs

How to make a T. rex origami dinosaur

Follow these simple origami instructions to bring back this famous dinosaur in paper form.

British wildlife

How to grow a cress caterpillar

Create a colourful caterpillar and grow your own food all in one activity.

Colouring pages for kids and adults

Download and print the colouring pages for a quiet and calming activity that kids and adults can try at home. 

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