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Enjoy a spring walk on the beach
Enjoy a coastal walk while you contribute to Museum seaweed research.
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Spotted an intriguing insect?
Get help to identify it.
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Identify fossils based on where you find them
Download the Museum's new Fossil Explorer app.
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Miniature Fossils Magnified
Help digitise data about some of the world's smallest fossils.
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Gain new skills
Develop wildlife identification and recording skills at our Centre for UK Biodiversity.
Citizen science
Contribute to scientific research at the Museum. Take part in a wildlife survey, collect samples and data, or help us digitise handwritten collection records.
Nature Groups Near You
Find UK-based wildlife and natural history societies, events and activities to match you interests. Discover what's happening near you.
Identify nature
Found an animal, plant or fossil that you'd like to identify? Get help from our identification guides, apps, Museum scientists and the community of naturalists using our online forums.
Centre for UK Biodiversity
Develop your natural history skills and interests with the help of our staff, facilities and resources.
Volunteer
Volunteers can get involved in all areas of the Museum, from public galleries to behind-the-scenes collections. Find out about current opportunities.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
The world's most prestigious nature photography competition has now closed for entries.
ID Trainers for the Future
Are you passionate about understanding and protecting the UK's wildlife? Find out about our innovative training programme.