Nattergal
Inspiring the next generation of Nature Champions
Photo credit: Jonathan Perugia, Nattergal.
We’re excited to be partnering with Nattergal to help young people get closer to Nature, learn new skills and enjoy the outdoors in a hands-on, meaningful way.
We've refreshed the Scouts Nature Badge which is designed to help and encourage Scouts to identify wildlife, explore local green spaces, notice seasonal changes and learn how to care for Nature.
Together, we’re planning new activities that will make earning the badge fun, practical and full of real-world experiences.
Photo credit: Jonathan Perugia, Nattergal.
As part of our partnership, young people can join special days out at Nattergal’s Wildlands, which will continue to grow, and currently include:
- Harold’s Park, Essex
Regal history, ancient woodland and wildlife-rich meadows. - Boothby, Lincolnshire
Open landscapes, river valleys, beavers and lots of space to explore. - High Fen, Norfolk
Wetlands, big skies and some of the rarest species in the region.
During these visits, Scouts can take part in guided walks, wildlife-spotting challenges, hands-on conservation activities and behind-the-scenes looks at how large-scale Nature recovery works.
It’s a chance to experience real restoration in action and bring the badge to life.
Beavers reintroduced at Boothby Wildland
In February 2026, after years of planning and preparation, we released a family of beavers into a whopping 200ha enclosure at Boothby Wildland.
Beavers are amazing ecosystem engineers, quicky creating dams that slow the flow of water, creating biodiverse wetland habitats. These not only encourage a wealth of new wildlife, but also provide vital benefits for local communities, such as the alleviation of downstream flooding.
Beaver Enclosure Tours are available to book now - with a 20% discount for Scouts and their families.
Scouts volunteers can find inspiration in wildland visits, with experts on-hand to host wildland activities, exploration adventures, species identification and real-world stories of hope.
We’ll help your troop achieve their Nature badges as we inspire the next generation of Nature stewards. Complete the form in the link above with your group needs and Nattergal will be in touch to help plan your day.
Photo credit: Jonathan Perugia, Nattergal.
Photo credit: Jonathan Perugia, Nattergal.