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Learn more about local wildlife and get involved in science projects near you.
Whether it's recording wildlife or simply learning more about your local environment, OPAL can help you enjoy, observe and study the natural world.
Resources
Schools
From lesson plans and resources, to outdoor activities and science projects, OPAL can make teaching science relevant and fun.
Our schools section also includes a list of other useful educational websites.
Life as a scientist
OPAL scientists work on everything from climate research to engaging the public with our environment.
Meet some of our past and present OPAL scientists and discover the varied nature of their work. You'll also learn tips on how to follow in their footsteps and become a scientist yourself.
Get creative
Are you the artistic type?
Whether it's painting, drawing, crafts or music, send us your nature-themed art and we'll add your work to our online gallery.
In the meantime, get inspired by all the contributions so far, and download some of our creative activities.
Latest tweets
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And if you can't get to #Chelsea to see the @FeraGovUK garden, download a tree health survey pack at t.co/KueG12Sdp2
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The @FeraGovUK Stop the Spread garden has won Silver at #chelsea! Visit it to hear about our #treehealth survey!
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@Lil_rabbitfoot That's what we like to hear! & pls submit your results - even if you don't find pests/diseases: t.co/i03gmViNXj
Latest Bugs Count App images
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Latest iSpot observations
Images below link to iSpot website.
