Children from St Bridget's Catholic Primary School were thrilled when Nick, who is best known for his roles in the BBC’s Really Wild Show and more recently for his appearances on Springwatch and Autumnwatch’s Unsprung series, led them in their mini-beast hunting activity.

The Trust’s Forest School gives children the opportunity to experience a ‘Wild Curriculum’. Survival skills are gained through making dens and learning how to select the right wood to create fires, followed by some cookery involving toasting marshmallows over an open fire. Science is covered through learning how to identify trees and the role they play in supporting wildlife, and the arts are not forgotten through creating art using natural materials and through interpreting insect behaviours through mime and dance.

Nick is visiting projects in Devon, Cheshire, Sheffield and Warwickshire as part of his tour, taking part in a whole host of outdoor education ideas. He is sharing his experiences on Twitter using the hashtag #everychildwild

Nick Baker said: “It is so important to get children connecting with nature on a regular basis, it’s been proven to have both mental and physical benefits as well as improving confidence and self-awareness.”

Clara Govier, Head of Charities, People’s Postcode Lottery said: “Our players will be thrilled that their support helps thousands of children across England engage with nature at an intimate level, it is so important to get out there and learn the hands-on way.”