Landscapes, parks and nature

There is logic in the belief that if you equip children with the skills, knowledge and passion for the natural world, they will become its guardians as they grow up.

Opened in 2017, The Sill is the Landscape Discovery Centre for the Northumberland National Park.

Three of the eight species of bats present and breeding in East Cleveland are rare and of national conservation importance.

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) championed Washington’s natural landscape through the creation of an accessible, environmentally conscious nature hide.

An extensive restoration of the lakes and rock gardens ensured that their nationally recognised collection of hardy water lilies is protected, and improved spaces have facilitated more inclusive learning for visitors.

Improving the management of important marshlands in East Riding through volunteer training and traditional conservation to connect people with natural heritage.

Young people from local secondary schools in Cumbernauld have been reconnecting with nature to learn about the town's valuable greenspaces.

Young people celebrated the heritage of Scottish woodlands by learning traditional wood-based skills and developing woodland-based enterprises.

The Woodland Futures project connected young people aged 11 to 18 years old with the natural heritage sector by learning rural skills and heritage crafts.

Nottinghamshire Bat Group is recruiting and training volunteers to map the distribution and status of bats in the county.

The Friends of Churchfield, Denby Dale have created a wildlife haven and public amenity on their doorstep.

Volunteers helped migrating toads cross busy roads and raised awareness of declining toad numbers.