Activities for Children

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 Sheets
How to make a bug mansion
How to make a butterfly painting
How to make a butterfly table
How to make an insect hotel
How to make music with nature
How to make saltdough creatures
How to make your own binoculars
How to make your own bird feeder
How to make your own wormery
Mammals reptiles and amphibians colouring in sheet

Nature detective and identification sheets
Bee identification sheet
Butterfly identification sheet
Finches identification sheet
Garden bird identification sheet
Hawkmoths identification sheet
Male and female birds identification sheet
Night time moth identification sheet
Yellow springtime flowers identification sheet
Urban 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.