Wild Uplands: Our Precious Peaty Habitats
This activity is an exploration of Yorkshire’s precious uplands, looking at themes of biodiversity, adaptation, climate action and identity. Through discussion and creative making, learners will learn about the ecological significance of these landscapes, explore the inspirations behind the 99 Butterflies sculpture, and create their own butterfly artwork as a reflection of self and place.
This free download includes an activity pack and several other resources including factsheets and drawing templates.
Approximate session times:
- Engage activities: 25 minutes
- Make, Create and Do activities: 35 minutes
- Activities can be delivered as a single session or split across multiple sessions.
- Key words: Biodiversity, Habitat, Peatland, Upland, Diversity, Identity, Carbon, Species, Ecosystem Services, Conservation, Migration
- Recommended for: ages 7-11 (KS2 learners). Adaptable for learners of all ages.
- Links to: Art & design / English / PSHE / Citizenship / Geography
Science / Storytelling / Local learning / Heritage / Identity
About Wild Uplands
Wild Uplands brought a series of new artworks by four leading national and international contemporary artists to Penistone Hill Country Park as part of the Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. The artworks celebrated Bradford’s natural and cultural heritage, and cultural diversity.
Yorkshire’s uplands have long inspired creativity. In this spirit, four leading contemporary artists created site-specific works on the moors above Haworth, forming an open-air gallery at Penistone Hill Country Park. Developed for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture’s programme, the project celebrated the district’s natural beauty, heritage, and creative spirit. The work has been translated onto a digital platform, where the artworks and their story can continue to be explored.
