Let the WilDness In

Let the Wildness In is THE HERDS’ dynamic education programme, designed to connect young minds with the wonders of nature and the urgent need for climate action. Covering six diverse habitats, this interactive learning experience takes students on a journey through the world's ecosystems - exploring the wildlife, challenges, and conservation efforts shaping our planet.

Ready to dive in? Click on a habitat below, download your pack and puppet guide today and start exploring!  More habitats will be released throughout March and April 2025.

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Sahara

Welcome to the Sahara. The largest hot desert on Earth. The Sahara is a land of sand dunes, rocky plains, and scorching sun. It stretches across eleven countries in North Africa, where rain is rare and the stars shine bright at night. In this extreme environment lives a small but mighty survivor. Download the education pack and puppet guide and make your very own Fennec Fox!

Mediterranean

Welcome to the Mediterranean. A sea of stories, sun, and salt. The Mediterranean is a warm, blue world where land and sea meet across three continents. It has long, hot summers and mild winters, with coastlines full of hidden coves and ancient cliffs. Beneath the waves swims one of its oldest travellers. Download the education pack and puppet guide and make your very own Loggerhead Sea Turtle!

Build Your Own Turtle
Learn About Turtles

European Forest

Welcome to the European Forest. A patchwork of ancient woodlands, meadows, and winding rivers. These forests change with the seasons – from snowy silence in winter to bursting life in spring. They stretch across the continent, from the pine-covered north to the leafy oak forests of the south. Hidden in the undergrowth is one of nature’s quietest adventurers. Download the education pack and puppet guide and make your very own Hedgehog!

Build Your Own Hedgehog
Learn About Hedgehogs

Congo Basin

Welcome to the Congo Basin. The centre of the world’s climate. The Congo is a tropical, humid environment, with just two seasons – rainy and dry. It spans across six countries in Africa. At the centre is the Congo River – the world’s deepest river and one of the longest. Download the education pack and puppet guide and make your very own Pangolin!

Build Your Own Pangolin
Learn About Pangolins