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Dear Earth
Stories that teach. Actions than transform
Free Resources
Downloadable nature-based activities designed to support learning, curiosity, and exploration outdoors and indoors.
These resources can be downloaded and used in gardens, parks, school grounds, or at home to help children connect with nature through observation, creativity, and hands-on activities.
Outdoor Activities
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Wild Explorers
Spot it. Notice it. Explore the wild around you!
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Go outside and see how many things you can find in nature. From animals and plants to hidden clues like feathers, tracks, and leaves — this is all about slowing down and noticing the world around you.
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Tick each item as you spot it and discover how much nature is happening right outside your door!
Spending time observing nature helps children build attention, curiosity, and awareness of the living world around them. Research shows that regular contact with nature can support wellbeing, reduce stress, and improve focus and engagement in learning.​
My Wild Stories
Everything in nature has a secret story waiting to be discovered.
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Go outside and explore the natural world around you — in gardens, parks, school grounds, or anywhere you can find nature. Look closely at what you find, draw your discoveries, and imagine the stories hidden behind them.​
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Storytelling is a powerful tool for learning. When children combine observation with imagination, they develop deeper curiosity, stronger language skills, and a more meaningful connection to the natural world.
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Make a Summer Nectar Bar for Daytime Pollinators
Invite butterflies, bees, and other daytime pollinators into your garden, balcony, or schoolyard by creating a simple summer nectar bar!
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Packed with nectar-rich flowers, these mini feeding stations provide an important source of food for pollinators, especially during hot, dry weather when natural resources can become scarce.
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A fun and easy way to support wildlife while learning about the insects that help plants, flowers, and ecosystems thrive.
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Make a butterfly (and wildlife!) puddling station
A shallow puddling station designed for butterflies and other garden creatures to safely rest, drink water, and absorb essential minerals from damp soil — an easy way to support wildlife right in your garden!
Indoor Activities
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Who Am I?
A playful, science-based activity where children explore biodiversity through mystery close-ups and simple clues. This activity encourages observation, curiosity, and critical thinking as learners try to guess “who am I?” using visual details and scientific hints.
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From tiny decomposers to powerful pollinators and nocturnal hunters, every species reveals something important about how ecosystems work and how life on Earth is connected.
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This resource helps children build an understanding of biodiversity in an engaging and accessible way, while developing key skills in observation, reasoning, and scientific thinking.
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Insect Word Search
Explore, discover, and connect with the tiny creatures around us.
This printable activity combines puzzles, creativity, and curiosity to help children learn more about insects and the world they live in.
Design Your Own Wildlife-Friendly Garden!
In this ready-to-print colouring activity, children can design their own wildlife-friendly garden by bringing flowers, plants, trees, and pollinators to life with colour. Along the way, they’ll discover how gardens can provide food, shade, water, and shelter for wildlife.
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Children are also encouraged to add their own ideas, from extra plants and habitats to insects and other garden visitors, helping them think creatively about how to make spaces more welcoming for nature.
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Includes simple “go wild” tips to help support biodiversity at home, in schools, or in community green spaces.