Families

Helena Dolby for Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust

We believe every childhood should be wild!

We have been helping Shropshire children explore and experience the natural world for more than 50 years! 

Take a look below at how you can help your child go wild. 

Wildlings

Wildlings

Our weekly toddler group for under 5's during term time. Join us at The Cut, Shrewsbury every Wednesday morning and Alderford Lake, Whitchurch every Thursday morning for lots of fun! A great opportunity for children to discover the natural world within a safe environment. 

Click here for more information.

Wild Child Party

Really Wild Birthday Parties!

Are you looking for somewhere different for a child's birthday party? Our nature themed parties are packed full of fun activities and wild games!

Click here for more information.

Mad mud

Outdoor Kids' Fun 

During school holidays we run outdoor events in Shrewsbury, Telford and Ellesmere for under 11's. Expect dirty hands, muddy boots and lots of smiles.

We also run events throughout the year, at weekends across the county and have regular drop in craft sessions at our visitor centre in Shrewsbury.

Visit our whats on pages to see our upcoming events.

Kids on top of Earls Hill

Wild days out

Our visitor centre in Shrewsbury is a fantastic location for families. Our outdoor Wild Child Garden is open all year round, as well as our indoor wild child craft corner.

Explore and discover over 40 Nature Reserves. 

 

Take action

Wildlife at home

We have lots of ideas for families to take action for wildlife at home. From building a bug hotel to creating a garden pond, take a look at our activity page. 

 

Wildlife Watch

Tom Marshall

Wildlife Watch

Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and an exciting way to explore your surroundings and get closer to the wildlife you share it with. Find out more.

Children

Family membership

Join Family Watch and start your nature adventure.

Click here to join

Events coming up - check our whats on pages for the full list.