Core curriculum
What participants explore
- Ecosystems and biodiversity
- Plants, wildlife, water and soil
- Observation and citizen science
- Conservation and practical stewardship
Children, youth and schools
Nature Explorers
Hands-on environmental learning that turns curiosity into stewardship.
Duration1–5 daysGroup15–40EnvironmentReserve, environmental centre, forest or wetland
Participant outcome
Stronger ecological understanding and a practical stewardship action.
Enquire about this programmeSignature experiences
How the learning becomes real
- Field observation
- Species identification
- Eco-investigation challenge
- Citizen-science contribution
Programme rhythm
Experience is turned into something participants can use.
Observe → investigate → record → interpret → solve → steward
The New Roots delivery standard
Every session must answer four questions.
- What did we experience?
- What did we notice?
- What does it teach us?
- How will we apply it beyond the programme?
Facilitators do more than supervise activities. They hold a respectful container, use nature as teacher, turn experience into meaning, build practical capability, protect professional scope and collect evidence of the intended outcome.
Participant materials
Field-journal workbook, field guides, magnifiers and citizen-science sheets.
Venue requirements
Nature-rich site, safe field access, clean water, ablutions and indoor backup.
Safety and safeguarding
Outdoor-hazard briefing, wildlife rules, weather planning and first aid.
Your New Roots pathway
Nature Explorers → Young Roots, New Roots Schools or Green Roots
This programme can stand alone, but it also connects to the wider New Roots progression ecosystem.