Thank you for visiting this exhibition.
This exhibition was born from the displays in the Eton Natural History Museum, and focuses on sharing the science and stories of our remarkable woodlands. We’d love to hear your thoughts and showcase your activities and responses! Here we have links to all the pages which have prompts and activities, and a bank of resources for crafting activities, teaching using museum collections, and more. This page will continue to grow, with more activities and resources being added over the coming months – so be sure to check back in for more woodland inspiration.
Easter activities for families
Things to see, make and do this Easter! Connect with nature in your neighbourhood using our activity pack. Find a local walk or explore in your garden:
If you are local to Eton download the Eton version which includes a local wildwood walk around the Brocas and South Meadow:
Our museum mascots Florrie and Tony have been popping up throughout the exhibition with lots of activities to try. These are aimed at a Key Stage 1 and 2 level, with an emphasis on working together with older siblings, parents, teachers, and friends.
They are, however, fun and relevant for all ages, suitable for younger children with help and for older children and adults as a starting point for exploration and discussion.
Have your say:
I am going to use the woodland activities with my Year 5 class, they’ll love that.
Patricia, Sussex
Great, with lots of fantastic information! I’m going out to stock up the bird tables to help out our feathered friends!
Ian
It’s wonderful! Very informative and lovely to see all the animals and listen to their calls.
Kerry, Spain
I was delighted with the event, the girl’s thoroughly enjoyed it. In particular they enjoyed the woodland trail and were very pleased with themselves for spotting the daffodils!
Participant in Family Learning Event, Feb 2021
I love the Look, Listen and Track sections.
Louise, Dublin
Digital learning resources
Creatures of the Wild Wood family learning session
Habitats, adaptations and food chains are covered in this free…
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Animals Education session
Explore habitats, adaptations and food chains with downloadable materials for…
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Ecological succession
Ecosystems are constantly changing in response to natural and human…
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The song thrush, the snail, and polymorphism
The Song Thrush, Turdus ericetorum, eats a variety of prey but the clear favourite…
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Adaptations: The Mandarin Duck
The Mandarin Duck was originally from the Far East. Whether…
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Activities & Worksheets
Online Gallery of your Wild Wood activities
Woodlands to explore
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Would you like to get involved with the exhibition?
Do you have a favourite local tree or woods? Have you made a nature diary? Have you done any of the activities? We’d love to hear from you and share your thoughts and creations with other woodland enthusiasts on this page.
What are your favourite nature books?
Let us know and we can feature them in the gallery. Send in a snapshot of your favourite, perhaps with you reading it or using it on a nature walk, to share some reading inspiration.
Would you like to get involved with local nature and wildlife?
There are lots of local groups and organisations to help you get started.
- Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust have some great suggestions for what to do for wildlife at home
- Wild Eton and Eton Wick works towards greener towns with improved biodiversity
- Run by Wildlife Trusts volunteers, children can meet and enjoy exploring their environment in Wildlife Watch groups
- The RSPB has local groups in East Berkshire and Wokingham & Bracknell
Get in touch with any ideas and suggestions!
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