A nature club for curious kids

Discover the wonderful world of nature — one little bug at a time

Ladybird turns gardens, ponds and parks into a giant outdoor classroom. Spot creepy-crawlies, grow your own flowers and become a real-life nature explorer.

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Where to explore

Four amazing habitats to discover

Every habitat is bursting with life. Pick a place, grab your magnifying glass and start your adventure.

The Garden

Meet busy bees, wriggly worms and of course our friendly ladybirds among the flowers.

12 missions

The Woodland

Tiptoe through the trees to spot squirrels, woodpeckers and hidden minibeasts under logs.

14 missions

The Pond

Dip a net to find tadpoles, dragonfly nymphs and shimmering pond skaters on the water.

10 missions

The Meadow

Chase butterflies and listen for grasshoppers in the long, golden, sunny grass.

12 missions
Fun to do

Activities that make learning a giggle

Hands-on adventures designed with teachers and parents — no screens required.

Outdoor

Minibeast Treasure Hunt

Tick off 10 tiny creatures on your printable spotter sheet.

Grow

Grow a Sunflower

Plant a seed and measure how tall your giant flower grows.

Craft

Make a Bird Feeder

Recycle a bottle into a cosy café for hungry garden birds.

Draw

Nature Journal

Sketch what you spot and become a real nature artist.

Creature of the week

Say hello to our minibeast friends

Ladybird

Counts its spots to tell you how grown-up it is!

Butterfly

Started life as a hungry, fuzzy caterpillar.

Frog

Loves a splashy pond and a tasty fly for lunch.

Robin

Sings the cheeriest songs in the whole garden.

Spider

Weaves sparkly webs that catch the morning dew.

Bee

Buzzes flower to flower making sweet golden honey.

Story corner

Bedtime tales from the garden

Every week we share a brand-new illustrated story starring the minibeasts you love. Perfect for reading together at the end of a busy exploring day.

  • Dot the Ladybird Loses a Spot
  • The Very Sleepy Hedgehog
  • Buzz and the Biggest Flower
Read with us
Story illustration
Join the club

Become a Ladybird Explorer today

It is free, friendly and full of fun. Sign up to get weekly missions, stories and a welcome badge pack in the post.

  • Weekly nature missions
  • Printable spotter sheets
  • A shiny explorer badge

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