Kids’ zone: Activities & places to go

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Kids' zone

We believe every childhood should be wild

Devon Wildlife Trust has been helping children to explore and experience the natural world for more than 50 years. Here are four simple ways to help your child go wild...

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See our set of seasonal things to do. Photo, David Tipling/2020VISION

1) Exploring nature at home

Devon Wildlife Trust's education team are bringing an array of inspiring activities for you to enjoy learning about wildlife whilst also making sure you get your daily dose of nature. Wild activities, identification guides and 'how to' videos can be found here 

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Come along to one of our wild events. Photo, Helena Dolby

2) Come along to a wild event

Let your kids go wild at one of the many outdoor events we and our volunteers run each year. Look out for rockpool rambles, craft days, bug hunting and more. Expect dirty hands, muddy boots and lots of smiles.

3) Go on a wild day out 

DWT's Wembury Marine Centre is a magnet for wildlife – its rocky cliffs are home to nesting seabirds and the rocky shore, slate reefs and massive wave-cut platforms provide one of the UK's best spots for marine life. Then there's our 59 nature reserves where kids can explore and run wild.

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Begin to explore a wild of wildlife with our on-line games

4) Rainy days

If getting your kids outdoors is a struggle then introduce them to the wonders of nature with our selection of fun wildlife games. These feature a colourful cast of characters including hedgehogs, swifts, moles and starfish. Ideal for rainy days! Click here to meet the characters!

Making the classroom wild

We work in schools across the county teaching young people about the beauty, fun and importance of wildlife and wild places. 

Read about our work with schools