WORLD ENVIRONMENT Day 2025 with Mr Dilly & Guests
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Mr Dilly Meets: World Environment Day 2025 — Watch On-Demand
Originally streamed live on Thursday 5th June 2025, this special World Environment Day event brings together top children’s authors, exciting science, and unforgettable stories to inspire young minds to care for the planet.
Aimed at KS2 and lower KS3, this free online show is packed with content that supports literacy, science, STEM, environmental education, and global citizenship — all key areas of the UK National Curriculum.
Featuring a mix of live guests, pre-recorded author appearances, short educational videos, and a school-led Q&A panel, the show offers the perfect mix of entertainment and classroom value.
World Environment Day 2025 Theme - "Beat Plastic Pollution" – Throughout the show, we explore how individuals, schools, and society can work together to tackle plastic waste and protect the planet.
Featuring:
Ben Newell (Magical Miniature Worlds) – Learn how to build your own terrarium and create a thriving mini ecosystem.
Ben Hoare (Animal Partnerships) – Discover the most fascinating, surprising and even gross animal team-ups in the natural world.
Peter Gallivan (The Hidden Heroes of Science) – Meet the lesser-known scientists who shaped our understanding of climate, biodiversity, and the Earth.
Pari Thomson (Greenwild: The Forest in the Sky) – A magical adventure that celebrates nature and courage. (Pre-recorded)
Jennifer N.R. Smith (Life: The Wild Wonders of Biodiversity) – Explore how life on Earth is connected, delicate, and worth protecting. (Pre-recorded)
Why Watch?
Supports cross-curricular learning (English, Science, Geography, PSHE)
Sparks discussion and creative thinking around environmental action
Ideal for whole-class viewing, eco-committees, assemblies or homework follow-up
Includes live author panel responding to real school questions from around the UK
