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New Ozi activity sheet encourages children to connect with nature

The Ozi activity sheet

A new activity sheet for children has been developed following the release of animated family feature film Ozi: Voice of the Forest, which is produced by Academy Award Winner Leonardo di Caprio and Mike Medavoy and is in cinemas now. The film encourages young environmentalists to become involved with the fight to protect nature by telling … Read more

Rewilding Nation campaign backed by Leonardo DiCaprio hits target!

European beavers will benefit from the Rewilding Nation campaign

A campaign for Scotland to become the first Rewilding Nation in the world, backed by Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio, has smashed an ambitious fundraising bid to raise £200,000 in just six days – 24 hours ahead of its original one-week target. The Scottish Rewilding Alliance, a coalition of more than 20 organisations, is calling on … Read more

State of Nature Report 2023 published

The State of Nature Report 2023 talks about nature-friendly farming

Leading nature organisations, including The Wildlife Trusts, have published a landmark State of Nature 2023 report. It shows that nature is continuing to decline at an alarming rate across the UK – already one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world – and that one in six species is now at risk of being … Read more

Discover a secret world beyond our senses

Invisible Nature: A secret world beyond our senses  By Catherine Barr Illustrated by Anne Wilson  If your little ones have inquisitive minds and a love for all things nature, the fascinating new book by Catherine Barr will light up their imaginations. Ever wondered how dolphins find friends and vampire bats locate prey, or why reindeer … Read more

Celebrate a greener Christmas with WWF

Looking for Christmas gift inspiration that is sustainable, recycled and kind to the planet?  Why not visit the Discover Animals shop, where the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has just revealed a pick of products especially for visitors to our site… ❄️ Black & White Keep Cup It’s estimated that 2.5bn coffee cups are thrown away in … Read more

Sir David Attenborough & Wildlife Trusts call for nature’s recovery

Sir David Attenborough has made a short film with The Wildlife Trusts, for which he is president emeritus, urging people to take immediate action for a Wilder Future. Following the recently published State of Nature report, which warns of continued, devastating wildlife declines globally, Sir David is calling for powerful new laws and for a … Read more

Short film reveals more space needed for UK wildlife

Environmental organisation Friends of the Earth released a thought provoking film this week to ask the question: can we make space for nature? With 4 out of 5 members of the British public over-estimating how built-up the UK is, and 90% underestimating how many species of birds, animals, plants and fish are under-threat, it’s clear we … Read more