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.
Find out about activities in your local area
Catch our Weather Roadshow
Explore weather and climate science, try out experiments and be a weather reporter for a day.
Join in the OPAL air survey

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

Visit the OPAL Kids Zone for activity sheets, competitions and online games such as earthworm frenzy.
Release you inner Wild Child with the National Trust
Join 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!
See photos from previous OPAL events.