Become a Junior Explorer
For children who love animals, nature, and adventure, Junior Explorers is a fun and meaningful way to learn, grow, and make a real difference.
Go on adventures, share them in the Junior Explorer Community, and earn badges and certificates!
For parents, homeschoolers, and nature based educators, this is learning with purpose. Real-world challenges, outdoor exploration, and confidence-building experiences that go far beyond passive screen time.
Try Some Free Badges
Backyard Biologist Badge: Eco-Systems Explorer
Go on a round-the-world adventure to learn about Nature’s many different homes. Then step outside to discover the eco-systems in your own backyard while learning how to protect them.
Earth Protector Badge: Habitat Hero
Become a real-life hero for habitats by completing challenges right where you live to make a real difference to nature and the wild creatures that live alongside us. Small changes have big impact!
Wildlife Hero Badge: Wildlife Watcher
Are you ready to participate in real-world conservation? Learn how and when to spot wild lives that live around you, how to identify them, and where to share your photos to help with science and conservation.
Kinder Kids Badge: Feeling Finder
Being kind to nature and wildlife starts with being to yourself and others. Meet Sam and go on an adventure to discover the world of emotions and how you can use them to do more good.
Explore All the Junior Explorer Badges
Calling all Backyard Biologists, Earth Protectors, Wildlife Heroes, and Kinder Kids! Come and explore all the Junior Explorer Badges and start your adventures today!
What children will gain
- A stronger connection to wildlife and the natural world
- Confidence from completing real challenges and earning badges
- A sense of purpose through caring actions and nature-based learning
- Creative thinking, curiosity, and hands-on discovery
- Pride in becoming a kinder, braver young person
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