Wilder Schools

Children ready to do river sampling

Children doing river sampling - Ross Hoddinott

Wilder Youth

Wilder Schools

Whether you're a teacher, run a youth club, are part of the Guiding or Scouting movement, or just want to find some fun nature activities to do with your kids or grandkids, you've come to the right place! 

Connecting with nature is great

Please find a selection of spotting sheets, activities, recipes and more available for download.

Resources for Schools

Schools pack

Are you interested in transforming your school grounds into a wildlife haven that also supports curriculum learning? Then check out our school grounds pack below for loads of practical advice and ideas for managing your school grounds for wildlife and outdoor learning.

Schools pack

Church of England schools

If you are a Church of England School then click here to learn how participating in Wilder Schools and supporting wildlife can contribute to your programme, with information compiled by the Diocese of bath and Wells.

Action for Insects

Your school guide to taking action for insects.

Action for Insects

Schools Coastal Champion pack

Turn your school into a coastal champion! Read the pack below to get started...

Coastal Champion

child and adult looking at wildlife

Adrian Clarke

Wildlife Watch

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Large red damselfly

Large red damselfly - Vaughn Matthews

Become an expert

Check out our spotter guides and see how many species you can spot!

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Sunstar in hands

Sunstar in hands - Kiff Hancock

Schools Coastal Champions

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Red admiral butterfly in garden

Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) feeding on Mexican orange blossom (Choisya ternata), Wiltshire garden, UK, April. - Nick Upton/2020VISION

Nextdoor Nature

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Sprout

Read the first two issues of new publication, Sprout, below! Sprout magazine replaces Link as The Wildlife Trusts’ bimonthly publication for those working with children and families in an outdoor setting.

Issue one  Issue two Issue three

Activities and actions

Are you looking to make your school grounds more wildlife friendly?

If your school is interested in making their school grounds more wildlife friendly, we might be able to offer an advice visit from a member of our team. 

Get in touch today! 

teamwilder@somersetwildlife.org