If you're interested in exploring the natural world, there are many ways to take part.
Identifying plants, animals, rocks and fossils
- Get help from our Identification team
- Find online ID guides
- 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.
Encourage and monitor your local nature
- Contribute to the Museum's range of nature monitoring projects
- Help the nature on your doorstep
- Explore UK monitoring schemes you can join
Nature Overheard
We need your ears and eyes to record the sounds and sights of nature along UK roads.
Outdoor activities for kids
Try these no-preparation activities, perfect for small or large spaces
Develop your natural history skills and interests
Take advantage of our Centre for UK Nature's staff, facilities and resources. Bring in your finds to be identified, or book space to study and photograph our collections of UK species.
Volunteer
Gets hands-on with science projects or volunteer in our galleries and help visitors discover the Museum.