Give a child an unforgettable day out in nature
At TCV, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to connect with nature.
But sadly, many children miss out on the chance to explore freely and engage with the natural world.
Research shows that children growing up in urban, economically disadvantaged communities are less likely to have access to quality green spaces within 15 minutes of their home.
That’s why we created Wild Days Out.


Wild days out is a programme that supports primary-school aged children and children with additional needs and disabilities. On a day out, our staff help to break down any barriers and fears the children may have and provide hands-on experiences. Our aim is to send the children home filled with excitement, wonder and curiosity.
We want to give even more the children the chance to build a connection with nature in 2025 but need your support – can you help?
What happens on a wild day out?
Our experienced education teams engage the children in varied activities that bring them up close to insects and creepy crawlies, or allow them to touch, smell and look at different forms of plant and wildlife. Through these activities, the children can begin to understand about different habitats and what different creatures need to survive.
Why is this important?
In the words of Sir David Attenborough, Vice President, TCV:
“No one will protect what they don’t care about; and no one will care about what they have never experienced.”
Spending time in nature is vital for children’s health and wellbeing. But we also need to encourage them to care about nature, protect the environment and inspire them to become the next generation of conservationists.
How can you help?
By donating to our wild days out winter appeal, you can give a young child the opportunity to engage with and take an interest in the natural world.
Teacher quote:
“The children had a wonderful day. They were so amazed by all the things they did and were still talking about it the next day. They loved seeing the small mammals as the majority had not done this before. After a day like today, the children get a deeper connection with wildlife and build a love of conservation.”
Teacher quote:
"The children were full of enthusiasm and enjoyment for the day's activities and learning about the outdoors. They loved the hands-on learning experience, seeing the local habitats first hand and learning about common and uncommon animals in our local environment on their wild day out."
Children’s feedback at the end of their Wild Day Out.
We are hoping to raise enough funds to support the running of 40 wild days out in 2025. If we are lucky enough to raise more than we need, donations will go to wherever the need is greatest within the charity.