Linnean Learning

Discover and share your curiosity in nature

Welcome to Linnean Learning!

Linnean Learning was established in 2009 to enable the Linnean Society to connect with young people under 18 years old (as well as their teachers and parents), in order to inspire and engage the next generation with the natural world and biological sciences as a whole.

Whether you're a young person, a teacher of any age group, or an interested adult, we think we have something for you to see, just click the tiles below. You can always get in touch at learning@linnean.org.

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Who was Linnaeus?

Carl Linnaeus is famous for his work in Taxonomy: the science of identifying, naming and classifying organisms.

Teaching

Linnean Learning has produced teacher resources to support primary and secondary teachers to bring biology alive in the classroom. We send Discovery Kits to schools for free, as well as posters, fact sheets, practicals and worksheets. Dive in!

Biomedia Meltdown

Are you a London teacher, community organiser or library coordinator working with young Londoners? Inquire about booking workshops 2020-21!

Linnaeus at Home

An activity guide (for adults) to exploring nature with children

New Portrait Competition

A unique opportunity for 8-11 year olds to showcase their artwork in the Linnean Society of London

Videos

Our videos explore the fascinating world of Carl Linnaeus, taxonomy and whole organism biology. The stories, specimens and objects shared in these videos are entirely unique to The Linnean Society of London.

Podcasts

Our Podcasts are an exciting way for anyone and everyone to gain insight into the wonderful, and often weird, worlds of researchers, professionals and well known "curious minds".

Highlight

Maria Sibylla Merian was an artist who's work shone light onto the newly discovered process of metamorphosis. This is one of three videos which explore the overlapping worlds of art and science. The beautiful environments featured in these videos have been created using artwork produced by London students during Biomedia Meltdown workshops.