October half-term sees a new Nature Heroes mission at Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden in Sussex, in collaboration with National Geographic Kids magazine.
From Saturday 19 October to Sunday 3 November, families can follow the Seed Seeker trail, as they learn how to bank a mystery seed, just like scientists at the Millennium Seed Bank.
Set in stunning autumnal woodlands, this family adventure sees children can play the role of a seed scientist on their Nature Heroes: Seed Seeker adventure, as they follow the seed banking process from start to finish.
Against the backdrop of the iconic Millennium Seed Bank, a two-metre-high walkie-talkie marks the beginning of their mission to successfully bank a mystery seed. A winding trail of sensory activities such as a cypher wheel, ‘feely boxes’, periscopes and ‘Weird but True’ trivia, will bring global seed research to life in an accessible way, for all.
Graduating with their first Nature Heroes Academy badge, young adventurers will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to inspire them to become the next generation of conservationists or seed scientists, ready to come back for their next adventure. This collaboration also kicks off a year of celebrations at Wakehurst, as 2025 marks the Millennium Seed Bank’s 25th anniversary. For a quarter of a century, the world’s largest store of wild plant seeds has banked, studied, and safeguarded over 2.4 billion seeds from over 40,000 different species.
Book tickets now or visit the Kew website for more information