• Lichens and Lakes
    Our Head of Education, Families and Youth - Jim Wardill - has been out exploring the countryside with his two daughters. Here's his account of lichens in the Lakes: It’s the Easter holidays, we’re...
  • Did you take part in Big Wild Sleepout?
    Splendid sunrises, torchlit safaris, midnight feasts... Last weekend (29-31 July) the nation embarked on a nocturnal adventure to discover the secrets of night-time nature as part of the RSPB’s Big Wild...
  • Get your wildlife adventure started this September
    September is a month of great change for wildlife. As summer begins to make way for autumn the nature around us adapts to its changing surroundings. We’ve got some great ways for you to discover more...
  • Crab in rock pool
    This crab patiently endured being fished out of a rock pool on Filey Brigg (North Yorkshire) by my nephew, then release back into the pool. He very obligingly posed for me to take a photo!
  • Make your own nest
    When you think about it, nests are pretty amazing. Imaging trying to build something high in a tree using just your mouth and your feet... It’d probably be quite hard. In fact, it’s probably best...