The Linnaeus at Home Book

A small pitfall trap is a simple method for catching ground-dwelling creatures such as beetles and woodlice.

What is a bug, and how do we hunt for them?

Go outside and take a look at all the different types of plant you can spot.

Ponds are important habitats for different organisms and can be an endless source of interest, as well as a valuable resource for learning about biodiversity, classification and life cycles.

Do you know a wood pigeon from a collared dove, a magpie from a crow, a wren from a sparrow?

Squirrels are a great way to think about biodiversity, competition between species and conservation.

Herbariums are crucial for ongoing research on plant biodiversity.

Artistic skill continues to be crucial for scientists to communicate their ideas with impact and clarity.

A nature-friendly space is one that has safe environments for all sorts of animals to move through, live in, or find food and shelter.

Having plants in the house and knowing what they are called, their preferred environments and the habitats they provide is a great way to inspire curiosity in children.

Explore the wonders of nature on a small scale.

The process of water uptake and transport is vital to all vascular plants’ survival.

Let's find out the best ways to identify all of the organisms you might come across

OneZoom is an amazing interactive map of the evolutionary relationships between the 2 million species of life on our planet!