Take a look, through some of the common species of wildlife that live in the South Yorkshire area around Sheffield and Rotherham.
A recently extended patch of heathland and woodland, neighbouring Wyming Brook.
Our Acorn Fund is a pot of money allocated specifically to help release money from the Landfill Communities Fund. Your donation can be the key to unlocking funding worth thousands of pounds to make a huge difference for local wildlife.
Unveil the hidden world of insects in Sheffield & Rotherham with the newest issue of Kingfisher magazine.
Ideas, inspiration and activities for the whole family!
We have lots of ways for you and your children to learn about and connect with nature. These useful resources are simple ideas to get outside, find joy in the simple things and appreciate the nature we are lucky to have on our doorstep.
For all of our wonderful videos see our YouTube channel here.
Activity SheetsHow to make a bug mansionHow to make a butterfly paintingHow to make a butterfly tableHow to make an insect hotelHow to make music with natureHow to make saltdough creaturesHow to make your own binocularsHow to make your own bird feederHow to make your own wormeryMammals reptiles and amphibians colouring in sheet
Nature detective and identification sheetsBee identification sheetButterfly identification sheetFinches identification sheetGarden bird identification sheetHawkmoths identification sheetMale and female birds identification sheetNight time moth identification sheetYellow springtime flowers identification sheetUrban bird detective sheet Minibeasts spotting sheet
For even more ideas and activities visit the fantastic Wildlife Watch website.
Nature Adventure videos for families
Explore our mini NatureAdventures videos on our YouTube channel and enjoy some fun, hands-on activities.
From building shelters and identifying wildlife, to crafting with natural materials and exploring mindfulness outdoors, each video offers a unique way to experience the outdoors. They are perfect for use at home – encouraging children and adults to get outside, explore, and enjoy the benefits of nature.
We are able to bring you the #NatureAdventures mini wildlife challenges for children videos thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
We were able to bring you these free educational resources thanks to the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund.