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More than one-third of the population - nearly 9.5 million households in England – are unable to access green places near their home.
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Green our communities
More than one-third of the population - nearly 9.5 million households in England – are unable to access green places near their home.
My VIP pass
With her waterproof map on her wrist, Heather doesn’t have to splash out to go on safari. She gets exclusive access to Kimmeridge Bay’s secret world of ever-changing marine wildlife.
How to create a hedgehog hole
Help hedgehogs get around by making holes and access points in fences and barriers to link up the gardens in your neighbourhood.
Farming, food and nature – a triple challenge for this election
Politicians are notoriously wary of talking about food.
Nervous that anything they say publicly about changing the system will be construed as hiking prices of, or affecting access to,…
My focus
Sorrel has been birdwatching all of her life with her grandparents. She is passionate about promoting wildlife to children at her school and through her local Wildlife Watch group. She loves the…
John Muir Discovery Award
The John Muir Discovery Award is an environmental award scheme. It is non-competitive, inclusive and accessible based on; Discovering a wild space, Exploring it, working to Conserve it and Sharing their experience with others.
Whilst it is designed for people of all ages, in our experience we have found it especially benefits disengaged students by building confidence, self esteem and social skills.
Whilst it is designed for people of all ages, in our experience we have found it especially benefits disengaged students by building confidence, self esteem and social skills.
KS1 & KS2 Curriculum Linked Lessons
Our expert educators will lead the group on a journey of exploration and discovery, making the natural world accessible and enticing Each session is linked to the current national curriculum and can be adapted to suit your class and any topic you’re learning about. Follow-up resources will also be made available for you to use back in the classroom.
Research and Data Science
As hosts of the region’s environmental records centre, EcoRecord, we hold well over 2.5 million species records and digital habitat data covering 100% of Birmingham and the Black Country. Together with access to substantial historical maps and significant research expertise within the team, this data forms vital infrastructure for a range of nature recovery research services provided by the Trust.
My wellbeing
My wild life started before I was old enough to walk, being regularly taken by my mother across the Epsom Downs to enjoy fresh air. Moving to rural Staffordshire aged 3, I was incredibly lucky to…