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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Unlock your inner explorer!
Dive into hands-on activities to identify local wildlife, embark on family adventures, and contribute to vital nature monitoring projects. Discover endless ways to get involved and make your mark on the natural world.
Find Your Climate Action
Taking small, actionable steps can have a big impact when it comes to helping the planet.
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Outdoor activities for kids
Try these no-preparation activities, perfect for small or large spaces
Year round survey calendar
Use our calendar to find wildlife surveys that suit your schedule and skill level.
Pavement plants guide
This guide will help you identify plants that grow most frequently on pavements in the UK.
Monitoring the wildlife on your doorstep
Find ways to encourage the nature on your doorstep, or join projects and schemes that monitor and protect biodiversity around the UK.
Volunteering with us
Our volunteers are vital in supporting the Museum's work. We have a range of exciting opportunities for you to get involved both with the public and elsewhere.
Identification help
Have you found a strange bug or a new plant in your garden, or stumbled across an intriguing animal bone or fossil while out on a country walk? Let us help you find out more about it.
Visit the Centre for UK Nature
Visit our dedicated centre for identification help, or to use our photography equipment, specimen collections and library.