Jack’s story – and research from across


the world – shows that messing around in


natural environments has huge benefi ts for children


garden. Over the spring a family of birds moved in. Jack told me how he loves watching the birds, and is proud that he has provided a place for them to nest. I hope his passion for wildlife continues to grow and lasts a lifetime. I hope the same for all of the young people that we work with, because the future of our wildlife sits in their hands. If we can inspire and educate young people today, then we have done the very best we can to protect our wildlife for the future.


We’re growing nature-friendly schools


Everybody has the right to experience wildlife in their daily lives, and children are happier, healthier and more creative when they’re connected to nature. That’s why we’re proud to be leading a project to bring children closer to nature in school. Thanks to a £6.4 million grant from the Department of Education, Defra


and Natural England we’re helping children and teachers discover the joy of wildlife. With our partners YoungMinds, Groundwork, Sensory Trust and the Field Studies Council we are showing schools how to deliver lessons outdoors in natural spaces, to improve children’s mental health and wellbeing.


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