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Action for Happiness - New Ways November
The new Action for Happiness calendar for New Ways November gives you daily actions to help you focus on what really matters. Prompts include getting outside and observing the changes in nature around you.
Cathy Layton
8 hours ago
Butterflies have been booming – but what will happen next?
The 2026 Big Butterfly Count recorded almost 1.4 million butterflies and moths, making it one of the best years since the count began. The Small White was the most commonly spotted butterfly, while Painted Lady numbers soared compared with last year. But scientists are worried that the hot, dry weather may have damaged the plants that caterpillars need to survive. This makes a great real-life science investigation for primary pupils, linking to living things and their habitat
Cathy Layton
Oct 20
Funding Available to Bring Nature to Life in Your School!
Have you got a great idea for a nature project but need funding to make it happen? The Linnean Society’s Our Local Nature Grants scheme offers an exciting opportunity for pupils to explore, enjoy and protect the natural world around them. Over the past five years, £30,000 has supported 49 projects across the UK, helping thousands of young people connect with nature. Primary Science Leaders and teachers, could this be your chance to turn your school’s outdoor learning ideas in
Cathy Layton
Oct 19
