Welcome to the page dedicated to Young Naturalists.
If you are interested in wildlife or nature and are under 18 years of age,
you can join the BNA here >>Young Nats Membership Renewal Form
Young Nats membership costs £7 per year, you will receive your “Welcome Pack” which includes a recent copy of the YN Newsletter,
an introductory magazine and a waterproof notebook & pencil for all those important nature sightings!
Young Nats Introductory Magazine
You will receive regular BNA publications and Newsletters specific to Young Naturalist’s,
these newsletters will be emailed to you so you can download and print them. (see the example below)
Young Nats Newsletter issue 20 – Summer 2023
Join the BNA as a Young Naturalist and work towards gaining recognition for your skills as a young naturalist.
The BNA Young Nats badge scheme is to encourage the development of young Naturalists.
Badges will be awarded to members who have shown writing skills and the ability to identify species of plants,
BNA Young Naturalist Badge
If you require any further information please contact the Chairman chairman@bna-naturalists.org
Tony Soper (1929 – 2024) BNA Young Naturalist President
Tony recently passed away after 29 years as YN President. Read his obituary below written by Roger Tabor
Tony Soper Obituary
You can support the BNA by donating via this link Donate
Or scan the QR code
WILD YEAR – a year of wildlife from Nick Baker
Wild Year
SHORT STORIES
The Green Necklace by Elizabeth Fowler
GUIDES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
A BNA Picture Guide to Trees
A Pocketful of Butterflies
A Pocketful of Moths
A Pocketful of Garden Wildlife
A Pocketful of Wildlife Fact
SPOTTER SHEETS
Young Nats Spotter Sheet
Identifying Common Butterflies
Identifying Common Bees
Identifying Common Insects
Life on the Seashore
Identifying Coastal Birds
Coastal Flowers
GUIDES FOR OLDER CHILDREN
Basic Guide to Identifying Fungi
Basic Guide to Common Caterpillars