Our children need nature and it needs them
Children and young adults getting out into nature is a fabulous thing, we all know that. There are a growing number of respected reports that tell us it improves physical and mental health, builds…
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Wilder Children for a #WilderFuture
Children from across Hampshire and Isle of Wight are supporting the Trust's vision for a wilder future. They're planting flowers for pollinators, building hotels for insects, and cycling…
Nature Nurtures Children- creating Wilder Lives for everyone
This week the Wildlife Trusts released a report detailing the results of a two year study conducted by the Institute of Education at UCL looking at the impact of outdoor activities on primary…
The Twelve Birds of Christmas
The carol ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ mentions numerous different birds. Here’s what some of those feathered friends are up to at this time of year!
Pioneering ‘Nature Friendly Schools’ to boost children’s learning and well-being at a critical time
Almost 30,000 school children from disadvantaged areas are set to enjoy classes in nature this spring in a ground-breaking outdoor learning project spearheaded by The Wildlife Trusts.
Reading Rivers: Ten Books for Children
This month, we're recommending ten brilliant children's books about rivers - perfect for keen young readers!
New report shows how nature nurtures children
The Wildlife Trusts call for every child to have a daily one-hour nature boost
Top 10 Christmas Gifts for the Wildlife Lover
Good news for Christmas shoppers! We have plenty of gift ideas that are perfect for wildlife lovers. Here are ten of the best...
The plants that bear a Christmas crown
Most of us probably recognise the tune of the famous carol ‘the Holly and the Ivy’, if not the words of the song. But what do you know about these and the other most Christmassy of plants,…
How to make a Christmas wreath for birds
With food, water and shelter scarce over the winter months, give your garden birds a treat with an edible Christmas wreath.
Portsmouth Road gets Wilder with the help of local school children.
Pupils from Brambles Infant School & Nursery have planted wildflowers in abandoned planters to cheer up their local streets and bring wildlife back to this urban area.
My joy ride
After working hard all week, for Cally, there’s nothing better than a gallop along the River Trent at Lady Bay in Nottingham. She shares this wild space with dog walkers, cyclists and other horse…