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Activities

Fascinated by nature? Here's how to get involved

OPAL activities are a great way to learn new skills, meet like-minded people, help the environment, contribute to valuable scientific research and have lots of fun too. From pond-dipping in York to bat walks in Devon, there's something for everyone.

 

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Release you inner Wild Child with the National Trust this summer

Wild Child logoJoin a mini beast safari, build your own den, or get your waterproofs on for some pond-dipping. Dig, splash, create, find, explore - have fun. There's an amazing world outdoors just waiting for you!

 

Event photos

See photos from previous OPAL events.

 

Fun and games

Visit the OPAL Kids Zone for activity sheets, competitions and online games such as earthworm frenzy.

 

Join in the OPAL air survey

Investigate lichens on trees and find out about local air pollution.

 

Water survey - join in now

Pond skaterHow healthy is your local lake or pond? Identify the invertebrates that live there to find out.