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Families and children
Being in nature makes people of all ages happier and healthier. We are passionate about helping families and children to connect with Norfolk's wildlife and wild places - whether through family-friendly events, exploring our reserves and visitor centres, or finding exciting activities to enjoy at home.
Children go wild this summer
Why not let nature entertain your family this summer, says Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves Officer Robert Morgan.
Children and Nature Fund
Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Children and Nature Fund helps to create more opportunities for Norfolk’s children and young people to connect with nature at school, in the community, and on our reserves. Donate now.
Wildlife Watch
Find out more about Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Wildlife Watch – The Wildlife Trusts' club for children and families interested in nature and wildlife.
Wilder Schools
Through our Wilder Schools project, we work with local schools to allow children to connect, care for and learn about nature in their school grounds.
Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Thank you - Children and Nature
Thank you so much for donating to our Children and Nature Fund. Your gift will help us to create more opportunities for Norfolk’s children and young people to connect with, and develop a love of, nature.
School visits kick off new Norfolk Broads nature discovery project
Recent visits from pupils from Fairhaven and Acle Primary Schools signalled the start of a major new project to revamp the facilities at NWT Ranworth Broad nature reserve, found 20 minutes from…
Waxwing winter
Our young blogger, Oscar, shares his love of waxwings in his latest blog.
Wildlife filming for families
Explore and film exciting coastal wildlife at NWT Cley Marshes using handheld cameras.
New appeal to inspire a love of wildlife in the next generation
We're launching a fundraising appeal to raise £50,000 in the next few months to help expand our work connecting children and young people with nature.