Explore the Outdoors

Discover the magical world of the UK’s wonderful wild plants and fungi with our wildflower walks, fun activities and fresh ideas on how you can connect with nature near you.

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Have a Go at No Mow May

Plantlife’s No Mow May Movement is back for 2026 – help nature and let your lawn grow this May and beyond! Pledge to take part.

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A group of people sit on the forest floor in a clearing in the trees. It is a sunny day and the blue sky can be seen through the leaves.

Get Involved in Nature Conservation

From citizen science and volunteering, to making space for nature and forging a deeper connection with it – conservation is for everyone.

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Common Spotted Orchids among the wildflowers at Ryewater Farm

Explore a Nature Reserve

Ranging from traditional hay meadows filled with stunning wildflowers, to rare habitats home to important ferns and mosses – check our 24 nature reserves.

Find your nearest one

llustrations and photos of Bird’s foot trefoil, Meadow Buttercup, Ox-eyed Daisy, Meadow Fetchling.

How Healthy is a Meadow?

An activity sheet to use when you are going to a meadow or in a meadow to know how healthy it is, by spotting the diversity of the flowers in the meadow.

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Take Part: National Plant Monitoring Scheme

The NPMS is a nationwide citizen science project, where volunteers like you head out to conduct botanical surveys on your local patch.

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Speak Up for Wild Plants

What are we doing to speak up for our wild plants during the nature crisis, and how can you join us on our mission to protect nature?

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No Mow May Activities

No Mow May, our annual campaign, urging everyone to pack away the lawnmower, let wildflowers grow freely and help nature from your doorstep. Have a go with these fun activities.

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