Free Online Biodiversity Festival From The Natural History Museum

Matt Brown
Jan 22, 2024 By Matt Brown
Originally Published on Jul 27, 2020
info_i
Tune Into Nature logo

Whether you can get to the reopened Natural History Museum or not, a new online festival has plenty to keep the kids entertained and engaged with nature.

 

Tune Into Nature runs for two weeks. It’s designed to get families out and about, discovering wildlife on your doorstep.
 

The page is sprouting with ideas to help your kids get hands-on with the natural world. Downloadable resources help families learn how plants grow and show you how to keep a ‘plant diary’; or become a ‘citizen scientist’ and report on plants you’ve found in your area.
 

The site also has tips on encouraging wildlife into your garden, recipes for using herbs in creative ways (we just learned what a shower melt is), a game of nature-based bingo, and a big Family Quiz set for 10.30am on Friday (31 July). 
 

There’s plenty more to discover over on the Tune Into Nature site, including answers to the following intriguing question: Would a pigeon in London sound the same as a pigeon in Birmingham?
 

Tune Into Nature (in association with Pukka Herbs) runs 27 July to 9 August on the Natural History Museum’s website.
 

We Want Your Photos!
We Want Your Photos!

We Want Your Photos!

Do you have a photo you are happy to share that would improve this article?
Email your photos

More for You

See All

Written by Matt Brown

Bachelor of Science specializing in Chemistry, Master of Research specializing in Biomolecular Sciences

Matt Brown picture

Matt BrownBachelor of Science specializing in Chemistry, Master of Research specializing in Biomolecular Sciences

With a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and a Master's in Residency specializing in Biomolecular Sciences and roots in the Midlands, Matt has developed a passion for writing about London. As a former editor and prolific contributor to Londonist.com, he has authored several books exploring the city's hidden gems. In addition to his work, Matt enjoys spending time with his two preschool-aged children.

Read full bio >