Join us at our Bushy Park centre in London for our fun school holiday activities for children and families.
Activities are based outdoors, and explore the natural world. The sessions are a mix of games and activities that will inspire you to find out more and discover how you can help wildlife on your doorstep. To take part you do not need any experience or any expensive kit, just an enthusiasm for being outside and discovering nature.
Eco Tots: For families with children age 18 months – 5 years. Children under 12 months are welcome if accompanying a paying sibling. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Eco Explorers: For children aged 5 years – 8 years.
Eco Adventurers: For children aged 8 years – 11 years.
Family Nature Days: Events for families with children of any age. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Discovery Days: Events for families with children of any age. Children must be accompanied by an adult. These are free to attend for adults and children but please book your place if you intend on coming along.
Eco Champions: Events for families with children over the age of 7. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
John Muir Award: For young people age 10+. This is a 4 day course where children are unaccompanied.
If you are attending any of our events, please note:
To bring appropriate clothing and footwear for being outside and activities are subject to change, depending on the weather.
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Before You Attend
The week before your activity you will be sent instructions on where to meet your tutor. Please arrive promptly at the start of your time booked. Latecomers will need to contact the tutor to find their location.
- Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear for being outside.
- Activities are subject to change, depending on the weather.
Opportunities to attend this course
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Thu 30, May 2024 10:00 - 12:00
Family Nature Day - Ponds - Find out about the wonderful world of ponds on this session for all of the family. Use nets to discover what is living under the surface, learn to identify the wildlife and find out about the strange creatures that make the pond their home. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please choose the 'baby' option when booking a place for children aged 12 months and under.
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Thu 30, May 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Ponds - Find out about the wonderful world of ponds on this session for all of the family. Use nets to discover what is living under the surface, learn to identify the wildlife and find out about the strange creatures that make the pond their home. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please choose the 'baby' option when booking a place for children aged 12 months and under.
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Wed 31, July 2024 10:00 - 12:00
Family Nature Day - Minibeasts - Join the team to explore your local area- look under logs, in grass and on leaves to discover a variety of invertebrates. Look closer at these amazing creatures, learn to identify them and find out some fun facts. Be inspired by nature and create your own minibeasts and art work. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please use the 'baby' option when booking a place for children under 12 months and under.
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Wed 31, July 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Minibeasts - Join the team to explore your local area- look under logs, in grass and on leaves to discover a variety of invertebrates. Look closer at these amazing creatures, learn to identify them and find out some fun facts. Be inspired by nature and create your own minibeasts and art work. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please use the 'baby' option when booking a place for children under 12 months and under.
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Mon 05, August 2024 10:00 - 12:00
Family Nature Day - Ponds - Find out about the wonderful world of ponds on this session for all of the family. Use nets to discover what is living under the surface, learn to identify the wildlife and find out about the strange creatures that make the pond their home. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please use the 'baby' option when booking a place for children under 12 months and under.
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Mon 05, August 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Ponds - Find out about the wonderful world of ponds on this session for all of the family. Use nets to discover what is living under the surface, learn to identify the wildlife and find out about the strange creatures that make the pond their home. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please use the 'baby' option when booking a place for children under 12 months and under.
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Tue 06, August 2024 10:00 - 12:00
Family Nature Day - Summer - Join our education team in discovering the outdoors this summer. Explore the grounds, look for wildlife, follow the trail to find the clues and make some crafts. Find out what lives beneath the surface of the pond by doing some pond dipping. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please choose the 'baby' option when booking a place for children aged 12 months and under.
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Tue 06, August 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Summer - Join our education team in discovering the outdoors this summer. Explore the grounds, look for wildlife, follow the trail to find the clues and make some crafts. Find out what lives beneath the surface of the pond by doing some pond dipping. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please choose the 'baby' option when booking a place for children aged 12 months and under.
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Wed 07, August 2024 10:00 - 12:00
Family Nature Day - Orienteering - Using a map to go exploring and try to navigate your way around all the markers. The whole family can get involved and get active in this fun activity that exercises mind and body and will keep you entertained! To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please choose the 'baby' option when booking a place for children aged 12 months and under.
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Wed 07, August 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Orienteering - Using a map to go exploring and try to navigate your way around all the markers. The whole family can get involved and get active in this fun activity that exercises mind and body and will keep you entertained! To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please choose the 'baby' option when booking a place for children aged 12 months and under.
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Thu 08, August 2024 10:00 - 12:00
Family Nature Day - Butterflies - Explore the local area and find out about the butterflies found there. Join the team to catch butterflies and other insects, learn to identify them and find out some fun facts. Be inspired by nature and create your own artwork. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please choose the 'baby' option when booking a place for children aged 12 months and under.
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Thu 08, August 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Butterflies - Explore the local area and find out about the butterflies found there. Join the team to catch butterflies and other insects, learn to identify them and find out some fun facts. Be inspired by nature and create your own artwork. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please choose the 'baby' option when booking a place for children aged 12 months and under.
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Fri 09, August 2024 10:00 - 12:00
Family Nature Day - Birds- Take a walk around the area and find out about the birds living in these habitats. Learn to identify some of them and how to spot different species. Find out how and where birds make their homes while exploring the nature around you! To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please choose the 'baby' option when booking a place for children aged 12 months and under.
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Fri 09, August 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Birds - Take a walk around the area and find out about the birds living in these habitats. Learn to identify some of them and how to spot different species. Find out how and where birds make their homes while exploring the nature around you! To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please choose the 'baby' option when booking a place for children aged 12 months and under.
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Tue 22, October 2024 10:00 - 12:00
Family Nature Day - Autumn Nature Walk - Explore the amazing Autumn colours as we explore the woods and meadows. Leaves are changing colour and nature is starting to prepare for Winter. Learn about the plants and animals we find and how you can help wildlife over winter. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please choose the 'baby' option when booking a place for children aged 12 months and under.
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Tue 22, October 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Autumn Nature Walk - Explore the amazing Autumn colours as we explore the woods and meadows. Leaves are changing colour and nature is starting to prepare for Winter. Learn about the plants and animals we find and how you can help wildlife over winter. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please choose the 'baby' option when booking a place for children aged 12 months and under.
Field Studies Council want to inspire people to be curious, caring and passionate about our environment. Our Eco Adventures are designed to do just that.
