Complete OPAL surveys and claim a free reward
Become an OPAL Explorer and you'll receive a free Explorers Pack when you complete three or more surveys.OPAL surveys are a fun way to learn about the environment and contribute to valuable research....
View ArticleOPAL inspires thousands to discover the outdoors
More than half a million people across the country have been inspired to discover their local environment through OPAL.A report published today has revealed that the project, led by Imperial College...
View ArticleSchools urged to use the great outdoors this July
Teachers are being encouraged to support outdoor learning by signing up for the second Empty Classroom Day.The event is rolling out nationwide this year and schools around the UK can sign up now and...
View ArticleTree Health Survey training materials
Train yourself and others to carry out our Tree Health SurveyHave you been on one of our tree health survey training days and want to train others to carry out the survey?You can play our short video...
View ArticleInteractive learning tool launched
Whether your youngsters want to test their nature knowledge, discover what data can do or learn about our surveys, our Learning Lab can help.The interactive learning tool aims to inspire young nature...
View ArticleCitizen scientists send 50,000 records to OPAL
Science and nature enthusiasts have sent OPAL more than 50,000 records about the state of our environment, from the soils under our feet to the skies above us.They include results for our seven...
View ArticleOPAL research and results
What have we discovered so far?Since the launch of our first survey in spring 2009, you have sent us thousands of sets of results about your local environment. We are always working on analysing your...
View ArticleHelp shape the future of OPAL surveys
By Laura Gosling OPAL Evaluation and Data ManagerIt’s starting to get cold, rainy and windy outdoors, so we don’t blame you if you're reluctant to go out and carry out OPAL surveys!However, we have a...
View ArticleEnjoy OPAL activities in Welsh
Welsh language versions of all six of OPAL’s national nature surveys are now available for the first time.Translations of the Soil and Earthworm, Air, Water and Biodiversity Surveys can be downloaded...
View ArticleOPAL data tracks spread of Tree Bumblebee
OPAL Species Quest survey data has provided an invaluable insight into the spread of the Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum), writes community scientist Annie Robinson.The data has recently been utilised...
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