If you're interested in exploring the natural world, there are many ways to take part.
Outdoor activities for kids
Try these no-preparation activities, perfect for small or large spaces
Identifying plants, animals, rocks and fossils
- Find online ID guides
- Get help from our Identification team
- Explore more specialist guides and ID training
Highlighted guide - UK rock types
This beginner's guide to identifying UK rock types explains the processes of rock formation and features a hand-specimen guide with examples of rock samples.
Take action for nature
- Contribute to our range of community science nature monitoring schemes
- Browse suggestions of ways you can help biodiversity
- Volunteer at the Museum
Highlighted activity - Do your bit for nature
Biodiversity is connected to almost every aspect of our lives, but it needs our help. Small actions can make a big difference.
Exploring the nature around you
Outdoor activities for kids
Try these no-preparation activities, perfect for small or large spaces
Youth Worker Toolkit
This free downloadable toolkit lists activities and ideas that you can use with young people to explore nature in cities.
Try this at home
A range of nature-themed activities and crafts you can do in and around your home.
Develop your natural history skills and interests
Take advantage of our Centre for UK Biodiversity's staff, facilities and resources. Bring in your finds to be identified, or book space to study and photograph our collections of UK species.
Magical mystery nature tour
Boost your family's wellbeing with this self-led nature walk and activities that can be used in any park or green space.
Digital nature journal
Whatever you've seen, our digital nature journal gives you a free and easy way to keep track of it all.