Activities for all

From fungi and leaf bingo to a mini-beast safari, explore the signs of autumn with these fun activities.

Time: 30 mins - two hours

Follow our instructions on how to build a simple home for wild hedgehogs in your garden.

Time: Two hours

Bring nature to your doorstep by keeping wild birds fed with a homemade bird feeder.

Time: 30 mins - hour

Ladybirds and other insects will be grateful for the shelter provided by this pine cone palace.

Time: One hour

Here are some of the birds you're likely to spot spending time in your garden in autumn and winter.

Time: 5 mins +

Keeping a nature journal is a great way to record any nature you see, from plants in the park to a spider in your living room.

Time: 30 mins +

Take an autumn walk around your local area to see what fungi are sprouting.

Time: 30 mins - hour

Fun, free things to do in a park, on the street, or anywhere outdoors.

Monitor environmental change on Britain's sealife by recording the seaweeds that you find on the beach.

Time: One hour

Ideas for craft activities, identification guides and wildlife surveys which could be done in autumn.

Time: Varies

Read our illustrated guide to making a positive difference for our planet.

Here are nine ways to forget fast fashion and shop sustainably instead.

There are lots of changes you can make that will help you save money while also tackling the climate crisis.

Taking small, actionable steps can have a big impact when it comes to helping the planet.

Follow our pattern and instuctions to cross-stitch your very own dodo.

Time: 20+ hours

Create a colourful caterpillar, watch cress grow and eat the tasty results.

Time: 1 hour, plus some days for cress to grow

Print out our pattern and follow the instuctions to make this charming origami Tyrannosaurus rex.

Time: 15 mins

This free downloadable toolkit lists activities and ideas that you can use with young people to explore nature in cities.

We have a range of educational resources you can do from home.