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Nature Lab

Nature Lab is The Nature Conservancy's youth curriculum platform.

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Connect With Nature Middle school children birdwatch and learn about the species of birds during the First State National Park's Bioblitz outside Wilmington, Delaware. © Devan King/TNC
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Nature is the fantastic factory that makes the building blocks of all our lives—food, drinking water, the stuff we own and the air we breathe. That’s why The Nature Conservancy and its 1000+ scientists have created Nature Lab: to help students learn the science behind how nature works for us and how we can help keep it running strong.

Nature Lab has been recognized with an Anthem Award and a Telly Award for video content and learning modules that raise awareness about the challenges facing the natural world—and what young learners can do to help solve them.

Earth Month with Nature Lab

There’s only one Earth, and it’s facing lots of challenges. But through small collective acts, we can come together to make a big difference. That’s why we’re offering resources to help students, caregivers and educators explore the issues and take action. From learning guides to videos to fun outdoor activities, we’re on it—together.

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Earth Month Education Resources

Small Acts, Big Change

Know your plants A boy sniffs aromatic invasive garlic mustard leaves during a bioblitz event. © Devan King / TNC

Discover the Power of Forests

Forests provide so much, from the air we breathe to the water we drink to shady places to rest on a hot day. These easy adventures will help little learners explore the power of forests.

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New Video Series: The Incredible Power of Forests

Borneo Forest Some say that forests “eat” carbon dioxide. How does that super appetite affect our fight against climate change?

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Borneo Forest

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Appalachian Forest

Maya Forest

Seasonal Activity Guides

Kids can discover the wonders of nature year-round! Each guide shares ideas for exploring the great outdoors in every season.

                                                   Special Resources

Calendar showing activities for each day of Earth Month.

Instructional Material

2025 Earth Day Guides & Calendar

In collaboration with Subject to Climate, this free guide is packed with lesson plans, hands-on activities, and worksheets designed to help K-12 students explore environmental issues and take meaningful action.

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Partnerships

Educating Youth for Climate Action

Climate change is here. We can limit further warming and the dangers it poses—if we act now. Those who will be the most affected–the next generation—have an essential role to play in driving change.

Youth Climate Toolkit
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Young people gardening Youth build a school garden © Devan King/TNC

Instructional Material

Resources for Building a School Garden

Want to start a school garden? Our lessons cover planning, building, and caring for your garden, plus a video on overcoming common student fears.

Build a Garden

Explore Our Youth Curriculum

Access resources aligned to The Nature Conservancy's research and designed specifically for a young audience and classroom use.

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