The world is busier than you think
Beautiful nature journals, live wildlife talks, and guides that help you slow down and notice more.
Hello, I’m Lydia
The Naturalist Collection was created for curious people who want to feel connected to the natural world through observation, seasonal living, and the quiet art of noticing. Combining wildlife science, field-inspired resources, seminars, and thoughtful design, we aim to make nature feel welcoming and accessible to everyone — no expertise required, just curiosity.
Founded by Lydia, a wildlife conservation graduate with a background in animal behaviour and global wildlife health, The Naturalist Collection is rooted in the belief that paying closer attention to the natural world can enrich everyday life in small but meaningful ways.
Where would you like to begin?
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The Academy
Join a live online talk every two weeks, or watch the replays whenever it suits, plus downloadable guides to dip into in your own time. Each session takes one corner of the natural world — from animal behaviour and seasonal wildlife to conservation — and makes it genuinely fascinating. A relaxed, friendly way to understand more about the wild things around you, wherever you happen to be.
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The Box
A little box of the season, posted to your door each month. Each one is built around a nature journal and filled with a few carefully chosen things to help you notice more — guides to read, wildlife to identify, and the odd natural treasure. Always a surprise, always seasonal. Join the waitlist now; the first boxes ship in the next couple of months.
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Journals & Resources
A growing collection of UK-themed printable guides, ID sheets and journaling pages designed to turn a casual glance out of the window into something you really notice. Made by a naturalist, beautifully designed, and ready to use in minutes — as instant downloads, or posted straight to your door. Our first nature journal is arriving soon.
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Field Notes
Seasonal guides, wildlife notes and small observations to help you notice more. Field Notes is where the science of the natural world is told simply and warmly — what to look for right now, what it means, and why it's worth slowing down for. An easy, welcoming way in for anyone getting curious about the wild things around them.
