Nature is in trouble, and we know that young people and educators want to act and make a difference for the planet.
From Wednesday 4 October, all schools, nurseries and colleges in England will be able to join the National Education Nature Park via a new website and begin their journey to start boosting nature in education. It’s free to take part, and all educators in England can get involved!
Educators are invited to celebrate the launch of the National Education Nature Park and get a taste of what the initiative is all about, by taking part in the Hidden Nature Challenge on Wednesday 4 October: www.educationnaturepark.org.uk
About the Hidden Nature Challenge
From discovering a plant growing in an unexpected place to finding a repeating pattern in nature, getting involved in the Hidden Nature Challenge on Wednesday 4 October will allow nurseries, schools and colleges to get a flavour of the National Education Nature Park initiative.
Why not take your class outside and follow the prompts to discover the hidden nature on your site, in a less than 20-minute activity? You can upload your findings to the online map, where you’ll be able to see hidden nature being revealed in places of education across England on this day. Also, everyone will be developing their green skills and realising the positive impact we can have if we all work together.
To take part, please visit the National Education Nature Park website.
Further information
Video: National Education Nature Park and Climate Action Awards
Webinar recording: Introduction to the National Education Nature Park
National Education Nature Park
This programme has been developed by a partnership led by the Natural History Museum with the Royal Horticultural Society and Royal Society, supported by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), Manchester Metropolitan University, Learning Through Landscapes, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology and the National Biodiversity Network Trust.
Responding to the urgency of the climate and nature crises and the Department for Education’s Sustainability Strategy, this once-in-a-generation opportunity will transform the way we teach climate education and support young people to act and increase biodiversity across England.