John Muir Award
Throughout the UK – from the Channel Islands to the Highlands and Islands - thousands of people are helping to protect and restore wild places through the John Muir Award. Find out the true impact of the John Muir Award here.
The John Muir Award encourages participants to:
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Discover wild places - developing a deeper connection to the natural world
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Explore wild place/s with a sense of curiosity, observing the natural processes taking place and improving their understanding
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Conserve their wild place/s - taking direct positive action to care and protect wild places
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Share their experiences in ways that are meaningful to them
These Four Challenges lie at the heart of every John Muir Award experience.
Spending time completing the John Muir Award often leads to greater confidence and resilience, new skills and experiences, stronger connections with the natural world, improved wellbeing and a real sense of achievement and purpose.
The Award creates opportunities for people to discover the joy, wonder and value of wild places. Whether you are an individual, educator, youth worker, outdoor practitioner or community leader, we welcome you to join us.
Getting started
Everything you need to get started with the John Muir Award and proceed successfully
Ideas and inspiration
From the wildlife in your back garden or local park to the most remote coasts, hills, woodlands and moors, we want to inspire people to enjoy, connect with and care for wild places. On these pages, find resources, short films, case studies and more
