Educational resources

Discover a growing collection of resources designed to bring the Chilterns National Landscape into your learning.

Whether you’re teaching in the classroom, exploring outdoors, or learning at home, our materials connect people of all ages with the area’s unique wildlife, history and heritage. From curriculum-linked activities to hands-on experiences, these resources are here to inspire curiosity, deepen understanding and encourage a lasting connection with the natural world.

Explore dedicated chalk stream learning resources from the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project (CCSP). Designed for schools, community groups and independent learners, these materials focus on the unique ecology, wildlife and conservation of chalk streams, with activities, guides and inspiration to support both classroom and outdoor learning.

Visit their learning page to discover the full range of resources.

Chilterns Chalk Streams Project educational resources
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Earn your Chalk Stream Challenge Badge

Take on the Chalk Stream Challenge and explore one of the world’s rarest habitats. Follow a self-guided route along a chalk stream, complete fun, hands-on activities, and earn your badge while discovering local wildlife and heritage.

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Wildlife and nature activity downloads

icon Birds of prey of the Chilterns colouring sheet


icon Chilterns map colouring sheet


icon A Chilterns farmyard colouring sheet


Historical activity downloads

icon A time travel trail of Amersham


icon Heritage trail of Wycombe Rye


icon Guidance notes for heritage trail of Wycombe Rye


Volunteering hub

Find out more about volunteering in the Chilterns – indoor, outdoor, practical or desk based there’s something for everyone, whatever age or stage! Use our interactive Volunteering Hub to find the perfect opportunity for you.

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Chilterns Chalk Streams Project

The Chilterns Chalk Streams Project works with local people across the Chilterns to improve river habitats, improve access and enjoyment and promote the sustainable use of water.

People carrying out river restoration work on the River Chess

Not Bourne Yesterday

Not Bourne Yesterday aims to reconnect communities with their local chalk streams, restoring both the rivers and landscapes they flow through.

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