We invite you to inspect a tree close to your home or heart. This simple challenge will reveal lots of exciting things about a tree living right on your doorstep! What you'll need: • Paper • Clipboard • Crayons • String or tape measure • Bug pot or measuring glass • Tree or leaf identification cha...
For our February competition we asked readers to design their own Pokémon by combining animals and elements in an interesting way. Thank you to everyone who entered! This competition was one of the most popular yet, and all entries were very unique and creative making the judging extra-hard! Congrat...
Today celebrates the giants of the ocean! Raising awareness of these majestic creatures, World Whale Day inspires people to learn, fundraise and visit these beauties. With 78 species of whale in the world, there’s so much to learn about them. Here are five awesome things we thought you need to know ...
The elegant Japanese crane, with its striking black and white feathers and ‘red crown’, symbolises happiness and long life in Japan. There is even a Japanese legend in which it lives for 1,000 years! This crane appears in the art and artefacts of Ancient Japan. Today, its image is on everything from...
In our ‘Greenland, Land of Melting Ice’ edition, we asked you to create some ice decorations. Thank you to all who sent us their creations. We hope you had as much fun making them as we had receiving your letters! A BIG congratulations to the winning entries: Kailam, age 9, Norwich Rahma, age 7, S...
@Steve Bloom Images/Alamy Stock Photo In 1961, GIANT PANDAS were threatened with extinction. When naturalist Sir Peter Scott founded the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that year, he chose the giant panda as its symbol. These distinctive, cuddly looking creatures went on to become a global icon, represent...
Presents that nourish and inspire a love for science are long lasting. Not only do they teach our children to question, investigate and develop new skills but they’re also just great fun! You’ll most likely find yourself joining in as your child builds, experiments and learns. We’ve rounded up our T...
You can have it all. A memorable, fun AND green children’s party. Allow a few weeks of planning and it’s actually a lot simpler than you’d think. Plus, what a great ethos to get your child involved in - planning eco-friendly ideas and activities that will help them develop a connection between resou...
Our Tropical forests are not only home to thousands of amazing creatures, but also breathe huge amounts of oxygen into the world, making them a very important habitat. Sadly, millions of hectares of rainforest are being removed and destroyed, affecting many people and wildlife who depend on it. To r...