From wild spaces to real-world science, your adventure begins here.
Step into nature. Discover your power to protect it.
Inspire your students to become citizen scientists
Through fun, educational, and hands-on experiences in nature.
Connect with Nature is now open to changemakers of all ages!
Are you a
Teacher
Are you a Teacher?
Introduce your students to the world of green careers. Start with a conservation Field Trip or guide them towards exciting work experiences.
Are you a Teacher?
Introduce your students to the world of green careers. Start with a conservation Field Trip or guide them towards exciting work experiences.
Are you a
Community Leader
Are you a Community Leader?
Take matters into your own hands – and lead your community to act for nature. This is where your journey begins.
Are you a Community Leader?
Take matters into your own hands – and lead your community to act for nature. This is where your journey begins.
Are you a
Nature Lover
Are you a Nature Lover?
Love the outdoors? So do we. Take part in conservation activities that make a real difference – for nature and for you.
Are you a Nature Lover?
Love the outdoors? So do we. Take part in conservation activities that make a real difference – for nature and for you.
Experience the UAE’s wild side
Explore the UAE’s diverse wadis, deserts, wetlands, and coastal lagoons through immersive conservation field trips. Learn about local ecosystems, collect scientific data, and help safeguard the UAE’s natural heritage.
Masterclass: Data From a Weekend in The Field
SEP 21 2026
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Online
What can a community do in six hours? A weekend of hunting nurdles for International Coastal Cleanup Day, and running a full litter survey for World Cleanup Day. As a result, we will have a valuable set of data to walk through collectively. Join us online as we open it all up. In one hour we'll turn the weekend's raw numbers into a picture anyone can read; we'll also introduce the two free tools behind the numbers — The Great Nurdle Hunt and CleanSwell — so you can survey your own stretch of beach or land, on your own time, and have your findings count toward global datasets. What to expect The weekend in numbers — nurdle counts and litter survey results, explained in plain language Why nurdles matter: what they are, how they get here, and why they're the second-largest source of microplastic pollution by weight on beaches worldwide A live walkthrough of The Great Nurdle Hunt and CleanSwell — how to log a survey in under 10 minutes How to turn a solo walk into useful citizen science data Live Q&A Details Date: Monday, 21 September 2026 Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM (GST) Where: Online — joining link shared on registration
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Five years of connecting people with nature
Through citizen science, field experiences, and youth leadership, we are building a community that takes action for the environment.
Founding partners
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) safeguards Abu Dhabi’s natural resources for a sustainable future. It is the largest environmental regulator in the Middle East, continuing the strong legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Environmental NGO Emirates Nature-WWF was established 25 years ago to safeguard the UAE’s natural heritage. We bring together and mobilize all stakeholders – from government and business to civil society – harnessing the power of collective action.
