Activities for Children
Developing connection and understanding of nature is essential for people to act for nature. We aim to provide more opportunities for islanders to engage with, learn about, and act for nature
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My remedy
Elise has been coming to Potted Histories for four years. The activities help her overcome the pain that arthritis causes her, and to cope better with her diabetes because being outside makes her…
Nature's Classroom with St Anne Pre-school children (April-August 2024)
Nature's Classroom activities with Early Years children April - Aug 2024
Facilitating Nature Connections in Children - Nature's Classroom (January - March 2025)
Nature's Classroom activities with Children of St. Anne's Pre-school Jan - March 2025
Nature Days (6-day programme in August 2025)
A six-day programme for children to connect with the woodland and wildlife and build their confidence with tool use and nature-based activities!
Go peat free for the planet
Peat extraction is one of the most damaging activities - for wildlife and the climate. Make sure to go peat-free in your garden and keep carbon in the ground
My research
Throughout my internship, I am contributing to marine conservation by assisting with marine mammal research in Cardigan Bay, collecting data on marine mammals from land and boat-based surveys, and…
Wildlife Week 2023 Programme Announced!
Our annual Wildlife Week is back! Jam-packed full of activities for everyone to enjoy, download the full programme to discover how you can celebrate Alderney's wonderful wildlife!
Conservation Volunteers every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon
We help care for Alderney’s much-loved sites and nature reserves including Alderney Community Woodland, Bonne Terre, Vau du Saou and Longis Nature Reserve. Activities vary throughout the year and…
Chimney sweeper
This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.
Dog whelk
This sea snail is abundant on rocky shores around the UK. It is an active predator, feasting on mussels and barnacles before retreating to crevices to rest.
Common octopus
The common octopus is a highly intelligent, active predator. It even has a secret weapon - special glands produce a venom that it uses to incapacitate its prey!