Happy By Nature
Learning through Landscapes are excited to partner with WWF on their Happy By Nature programme, which aims to bring a daily dose of nature to every child, starting with those who need it most.
With WWF’s research finding that 70% of primary schools are unable to offer daily nature connection, Happy By Nature is a joyful call to engage in fun outdoor activities, challenge, and adventure. The programme gives children a platform to explore nature in ways that suit them, while building independence, wellbeing and learning.
The Happy By Nature Fund
From 8 June until 21 June 2026, state-funded primary schools in England, Wales and Scotland, will have the opportunity to apply to the Happy By Nature Fund. Ten schools, who will be at the beginning of their outdoor learning and play journeys, will receive a grant of £12,000 each, plus expert guidance from LtL, empowering them to develop nature-rich school grounds.
A condition of the funding is that a portion of it is used to seek input from specialist designers, such as landscape architects. LtL can help schools to engage a quality designer. Further LtL staff training is included, to support pupils to enjoy more nature-based play in their improved spaces – whether that’s in a greener playground, a newly created nature zone, or an enhanced outdoor learning area.
We are inviting schools to apply, attaching photos, using the link below.
Get involved with Happy By Nature
You can start your Happy by Nature journey by:
- Signing up for a Happy by Nature classroom pack, available in English or Welsh
- Viewing live lessons (and signing up for future events) by WWF Ambassador, Steve Backshall, and others
- Using LtL’s free outdoor learning and play resources
- Downloading the free Happy By nature toolkits developed in partnerships with WWF
- Applying for the Happy By Nature Fund below. The window is open until 21 June 2026
If you have any questions about the Happy By Nature programme, or the grants, please email happybynature@ltl.org.uk
Apply here
Apply for the Happy By Nature Fund via this page. The deadline is strictly 11:59pm on Sunday 21 June, and applicants will be informed of the outcome by the end of the month.
Applicants will need to evidence:
- Commitment to complete the project between September 2026 – Summer 2027
- A current lack of quality green outdoor space
- Strong senior leadership support for the project
- Whole-school commitment to pupil involvement in the project
Related Projects
Our projects showcase innovative outdoor learning and play initiatives.
Take a look at our related projects here or explore our full range of past and present projects.
Take Me Out ERASMUS+
The Take Me Out project supports the skills of early years and KS1/first level teachers in outdoor learning and play. With our partners, we shared our practice and resources for early years education settings – and shared the learning with you.
Outdoor Classroom Day
Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor learning and play. The campaign days (in May and November each year) act as a catalyst for more time outdoors every day, both at school and beyond.