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Ideas and inspiration

From the wildlife in your back garden or local park to the most remote coasts, hills, moors and woodlands, we want to inspire people to enjoy, connect with and care for wild places.

On these pages, you can find resources, short films, case studies and much more to help inspire you and develop plans for achieving a John Muir Award.

Looking for something specific? You can also search by keyword, or browse our Resources by category.

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Resource guides

Our resource guides are packed with information, ideas, and inspiration to support you in delivering the John Muir Award. Each guide includes links to specialist resources on key topics, providing valuable insights and practical support.

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Resources for teachers

The John Muir Award is a fun and effective way to take learning outside, encourage discussions around sustainability and care for wild places – for children, young people and adults

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Case studies

Looking for ideas and inspiration? We have case studies showing how the Award has been used to support a variety of groups and needs.

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About John Muir

Learn more about John Muir (1838-1914) and modern conservation.

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Mission:Explore book series

Downloadable resources focused on activities inspired by John Muir’s adventures, and making connections with food and water

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The Lost Words

With acrostic 'spells' by Robert Macfarlane and beautiful watercolour artwork by Jackie Morris, The Lost Words conjures back to glorious life some natural words fading from usage