Will holding a stick in a wood

My basecamp

Will, Fingringhoe Wick, Essex

Den-building in the woods with his granddad makes Will feel like he is part of a survival game: nature is one big adventure, and he even uses a penknife to cut twigs to build with.

Will holding a stick in a wood

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Small children in a wood wearing blue overalls

Working with schools

The Wildlife Trusts support and enhance learning in thousands of schools each year. We have accessible and inspiring locations,…

School children outdoors

New ‘Nature Friendly Schools’ to help ‘green’ hundreds of school grounds and bring thousands of children closer to nature

£6.4m funded project to improve children’s wellbeing, learning and care for the environment.

Mother and daughter in bluebells

For families

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Aidan stands with his binoculars on a reserve

My legacy

Anne standing in a woodland

My playlist

John Rattray

John Rattray

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