Welcome to NatureKids
Connecting Children, Families, and Communities to the Healing Power of Nature
NatureKids is an innovative project that empowers children and families to reconnect with the natural world. We believe learning about biodiversity should be as fun as it is educational!
Through outdoor learning, creative activities, and eco-action projects, we nurture a lifelong respect for nature while addressing the barriers many underserved communities face in accessing green spaces.
We believe that every child deserves the chance to thrive in nature. That's why we've designed this project to provided equitable opportunities or children and young people from all backgrounds toy expereince the healing, educational, and transformative benefits of the outdoors.
What we do
Nature Walks & Exploration
Nature Walks & Exploration
Nature Walks & Exploration
Guided excursions to local green spaces where children can learn about ecosystems, identify wildlife, and develop a connection to the natural world.
Creative Workshops
Nature Walks & Exploration
Nature Walks & Exploration
Practical sessions such as building bird nests, crafting feeders, and creating art from natural materials to encourage creativity and biodiversity awareness.
Eco-Action Projects
Nature Walks & Exploration
Hands-on environmental projects like planting pollinator-friendly flowers, creating habitats, and contributing to local conservation efforts.
Bushcraft & Outdoor Skills
Teaching essential survival skills, such as fire-building, shelter construction, and natural navigation, while fostering teamwork and resilience.
Trips!
Trips!
As part of NatureKids, we organise exciting trips to places like Newhails Estate in Musselburgh, local woodlands and green spaces, Deep Sea World, The National Museum of Scotland, and the ZOO. These outings offer children the chance to ecperience diverse ecosystems, learn about wildlife conservation, and connect with nature in meaningful ways.
Our Impact
A Stronger Connection to Nature
Children gain a deeper appreciation for biodiversity and the environment, inspiting them to become future stewards of the natural world.
Increased Environmental Awareness
Participants had a stronger connection to nature and an understanding of biodiversity.
Enhanced Wellbeing
Improved Social Skills and Opportunities
Spending time outdoors in nature has proven mental health benefits, including reduced stress and increased resilience.
Improved Social Skills and Opportunities
Improved Social Skills and Opportunities
Improved Social Skills and Opportunities
By participating in group activities and collaborative projects, children build friendships, develop teamwork skills, and experience a sense of belonging.
Increased Confidence and Creativity
Improved Social Skills and Opportunities
Increased Confidence and Creativity
Hands-on learning and problem-solving activities help children feel empowered and encourage imaginative thinking.
Why Fund NatureKids?
Some of our goals
Your support can help us...
Your support can help us...
- Promoting community wellbeing and resilience
- Supporting underserved and marginalised groups
- Enhancing environmental awareness and sustainability
- Delivering measurable, lasting impact
Your support can help us...
Your support can help us...
Your support can help us...
- Expand our reach to serve more communities, children and young people
- Provide free sessions to ensure accessibility
- Develop new programs that address pressing environmental and social challenges.