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We’ve found 110 activities:
Clean up a local waterway or marine area
Protect seas, lakes, rivers, canals and more, so everyone can enjoy their time by the water.
Supported by
Royal Navy
30 mins
Outdoors
Learn how tides work
Use this model to explore how the Earth’s Sun and Moon influence the tides
Supported by
Royal Navy
30 mins
Indoors
Planet party planners
Choose a wacky world and then plan it a party as we compare the fun factor of other heavenly bodies to Earth.
Supported by
UK Space Agency
30 mins
Indoors
Wildlife watch
Identify possible dangers to wildlife in your local area and make a poster with recycled items.
Supported by
Pets at Home
1 hr
Indoors
Pollution promises
Find out more about air pollution and what we can do about it in this thought-provoking activity.
30 mins
Indoors
Run the risk
This simple game will help young people understand how air pollution affects their bodies and health
20 mins
Outdoors
Spread the word - air pollution
Tell others about air pollution, why it’s bad and how we can help
45 mins
Indoors
Nature hunt
Do you need an extra excuse for a walk in nature? Turn a stroll into a super scavenger hunt to get in touch with the natural world.
50 mins
Outdoors
Nature detective
Love the outdoors and discover local wildlife as a nature detective.
30 mins
Outdoors
Model rain water filtration
Learn about water conservation as you make a model rain water filtration system.
1 hr
Indoors
Learn how to reduce your water usage
Do you know how much water you use in a week? Find out and take action to become more water-smart and environmentally friendly.
10 mins
At home
Investigate different insulating materials
Heat comes and heat goes – find out which insulators will help with that the best.
1 hr
Indoors
Go on a nature treasure hunt
Head outdoors and explore the beautiful biodiversity on offer. What will you discover?
1 hr
Outdoors
Make some wildflower seed balls
All you seed is love with these homemade seed balls to spread wildflowers and encourage wildlife.
30 mins
Indoors
Go on a photography nature hunt
Explore nature by taking pictures that capture nature from different angles and perspectives.
1 hr 30
Outdoors
Glow in the dark egg hunt
Have an Easter egg hunt with a difference using these glow-in-the-dark eggs.
30 mins
Indoors
Make a DIY solar shower
Discover the power of the Sun and how it can help save the world by creating a simple solar water heater in this simple camp activity.
4 hrs
At camp
Create a wildlife reserve
Create a micro wildlife reserve and show it to your friends.
Supported by
Generation Green
30 mins
Outdoors
Commitment stones
Experience your local environment and make a commitment to protect it.
15 mins
Indoors
Paper makers
Find out why we reuse and recycle, then make your own recycled paper.
30 mins
Indoors
Create tin can insects
Upcycle litter into artistic garden ornaments with this creative craft.
50 mins
Indoors
Plastic bottle greenhouse
Put your DIY skills to the test and build a greenhouse from plastic bottles, then experiment with growing different flowers or vegetables.
Supported by
Generation Green
3 hrs
Outdoors
Feed the butterflies
Make a beautiful, flower-shaped butterfly feeder to help our fluttery friends.
20 mins
Indoors
Guess the animal
Explore animals around the world and get active with this fun guessing game.
20 mins
Indoors
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