Make a hedgehog house
Follow our instructions on how to build a simple home for wild hedgehogs in your garden.
Time: Two hours
Activities for all
Looking for simple ways to enjoy nature - outdoors, at home, or with family and friends? Here are some ideas to get you started.
These activities are designed for you to try at home or in your local area. For events at the Museum, visit our What's on pages.
Outdoor projects and activities
Make a fat ball for birds
Our homemade fat ball bird feeder is fun and easy to make with kids. They make excellent winter food for birds.
Time: 15 minutes to one hour
Make an insect lodge
Ladybirds and other insects will be grateful for the shelter provided by this pine cone palace.
Time: One hour
Explore and play
Outdoor activities for kids
Fun, free things to do in a park, on the street, or anywhere outdoors.
Watch the birds
Here are some of the birds you’re likely to spot spending time in your garden in autumn and winter.
Time: 5 minutes +
Make a nature journal
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 minutes +
Go on a magical nature tour
Take a family walk through your local park or green space for a wellbeing boost. Step outside and rediscover the magic of nature.
Time: 45 minutes +
Survey and monitor nature
Big Seaweed Search
Monitor environmental change on Britain's sealife by recording the seaweeds that you find on the beach.
Time: One hour
Winter activities and surveys
Ideas for craft activities, identification guides and wildlife surveys which could be done in winter.
Time: Varies
Beginners’ survey calendar
Find easy surveys you can do in your local area, that suit your schedule and skill level.
Time: Varies
Actions to help the planet
Find Your Climate Action
Taking small, actionable steps can have a big impact when it comes to helping the planet.
What you can do to help the planet
Read our illustrated guide to making a positive difference for our planet.
Sustainable fashion on a budget
Here are nine ways to forget fast fashion and shop sustainably instead.
Save the planet and save your money
There are lots of changes you can make that will help you save money while also tackling the climate crisis.
Indoor craft and rainy day activities
Cross-stitch a dodo
Follow our pattern and instuctions to cross-stitch your very own dodo.
Time: 20+ hours
Grow a cress caterpillar
Create a colourful caterpillar, watch cress grow and eat the tasty results.
Time: 1 hour, plus some days for cress to grow
Make an origami dinosaur
Print out our pattern and follow the instuctions to make this charming origami Tyrannosaurus rex.
Time: 15 mins
For educators and youth workers
Educational resources
Browse our range of educational resources you can do from home.