Discover the natural world together with our resources designed for families.

  • Explore the seasons and the world around you by clicking on one of the picture buttons at the bottom of this page and going on an expedition. Ideal for children under 5. Thanks to Sue Huntley in Wiltshire for asking about the tune to sing the seasonal nursery rhymes featured in our expeditions. We recommend 'Here we go round the Mulberry Bush' but you may have some other suggestions.
  • Download our Flower Keys and unlock the outdoors through a range of fun activities. Ideal for children between 3 and 7. Our Flower Keys have been designed to unlock the natural world through environmental play. They can be downloaded by completing the form below. The cards can then be easily made up. See the text box at the bottom of the page for ideas on how you could use the flower keys.We apologise but we no longer have any free packs to send to those of you who work with families.
  • Go on a Botanical Adventure by following the button at the side of this page.

    • Flower Key Request Form
    Your Name
    Are you downloading these resources for group or family? Group  Family
    Organisation name (if relevant)
    Organisation type? Local Authority Charity Other
    Your Postcode *
    No. of participants *Adults:   Children: 
    Government region
    Would you be happy to answer a short evaluation questionnaire? Yes  No 
    Email Address
    Tick here if you would like to receive our quarterly wild plant learning bulletin for adults 'Pioneer'?
    * = compulsory fields
    Ways to use the Flower Keys
    There are many ways in which you could use the Flower Keys. Here are some of our suggestions below. You can tell us how you have been using them by leaving a comment at the bottom of the page.
  • Journey through a green space suitable for groups of younger children age 3 + and their parents. Walk through a park. When you first come across one of the wild plants given in the Flower Keys, stop and complete the activity associated with that flower. Then continue on your journey looking for more flowers. You could even draw a map to show your adventure.
  • Pick a card suitable for 5 years + with adult support. Fan the cards out. A child should select a card with their eyes closed and then look for the wild plant shown on the card selected and complete the corresponding activity. Repeat with more cards.
  • Snap suitable for all ages played in different ways. Take a walk around your local park with a selection of the cards. Each time you spot a flower in the park which is also on the cards shout snap. How many snaps can you do?


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