Dear Earth | Science and Nature Education for Young Minds

Dear Earth is an education and outreach project that connects children, families, and communities with the natural world through storytelling and hands-on learning.

At the heart of the project are our stories, designed especially for children, which explore critical environmental challenges such as climate change and habitat loss, while celebrating the incredible biodiversity of our planet. Grounded in real scientific research, these stories aim to spark curiosity and inspire meaningful action.

Although our stories are written for children, we hope the activities will inspire not only young minds but also those young at heart to connect with and care for nature.

Our mission is to inspire the next generation of conservationists, while helping people of all ages develop a deeper understanding of the environment and the importance of protecting it for the future.

“A great immersive experience, which the children loved!”

Beth M., Teacher

Mile Oak Primary School

Brighton, UK

NEW Storybook! Once We Were Everywhere

Once We Were Everywhere

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Discover a story about butterflies, habitat loss, and real ways we can help protect their future.

Summary

When a boy’s favourite meadow disappears, so does the butterfly he has come to love. Guided by his grandmother’s stories, shaped by her life as a wildlife conservationist, he discovers a bigger truth: when wild spaces vanish, so do the creatures that depend on them. Refusing to give up, he inspires his community to create the wildest neighbourhood, where insects and wildlife can thrive once again.

Based on real research into the worldwide decline of butterflies.

Includes hands-on activities! Make a butterfly habitat, create a puddling station, and try a recipe for wild nettle chocolate.

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Into the Wild: A Nature Activity Guide for Kids

Discover the magic of nature with our free Dear Earth Nature Activity Guide: an engaging, educational resource filled with hands-on activities for children to explore wildlife right where they are. From building bug hotels and hedgehog houses to creating nature crafts like leaf butterflies and bracelets, the guide offers creative ways to connect with wildlife, including nocturnal animals!

Designed for small spaces like balconies, windowsills, or schoolyards, it also includes fun facts, printables, and step-by-step instructions to spark curiosity, support learning, and inspire a deeper connection with the natural world.

Perfect for families, educators, and young nature lovers!

Into the Wild: A Nature Activity Guide for Kids

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Create a colourful new home for pollinators while learning about the tiny creatures that help our ecosystems thrive.

The Dear Earth DIY Bee Hotel Kit helps children connect with nature through creativity and real conservation action.

Paint it, decorate it, and make it your own before placing it outside for solitary bees to explore.

Each kit also includes an interactive Dear Earth storybook filled with science-inspired storytelling and hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity about the natural world.

A small project with a real impact – for pollinators, biodiversity, and future nature lovers.

Created by scientists. Designed for wonder.

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Illustrated Storybooks

Our storybooks bring important environmental topics to life through engaging, research-based stories. Each storybook features hands-on activities, such as colouring, seed sowing, and ways to support wildlife, that are directly connected to the story, fostering curiosity and empowering children to make a positive impact on nature.

Storytelling Sessions

Where science meets storytelling! These sessions turn facts into adventures that excite, educate, and empower young listeners.

Educational Talks

Inspiring and informative talks on how to support local wildlife, create nature-friendly spaces, and understand the environmental challenges our planet faces.

Hands-on Activities and Workshops

Hands-on activities like seed bomb making and bug hotel building that empower children and communities to take direct, creative action for nature.

Nature-based Learning

Educational tools such as scavenger hunts and outdoor challenges that encourage children to explore, observe, and connect with the natural world.

NEW Storybook! Once We Were Everywhere

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Into the Wild: A Nature Activity Guide for Kids

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COMING SOON!

Discover Dear Earth

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