Discover our The Wind in the Willows sculpture art trails
We have teamed up with experts at the Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) to create a new art trail featuring the characters of Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows in a new story of wildlife and One Health.
In this contemporary rewrite of the classic tale, Badger, Toad, Mole and ‘Ratty’ the Water Vole have been brought to life by artists and are joined by a cast of science superstars, superheroes, urban legends and conservation ambassadors as they embark on a modern-day adventure – discovering how wildlife, farming, people and the environment are all connected.
Explore the trail and meet Badger, Mole, Toad and ‘Ratty’ the Water Vole and friends, and discover how you can become a Wildlife Warrior!
Reimagine one of the iconic Wind in the Willows characters and use your creativity to tell an important story about wildlife and conservation. We’d love to see your creations – so why not enter our Design and Writing Competition.
1. Choose your favourite character – Badger, Mole, Toad or Ratty the Water Vole
2. Choose one of the colouring templates below or from the Activity Book
3. Design your own version of the character to highlight the challenges these animals face in the natural world today. You could also include some of the other species in your design: Bumblebee, Red Squirrel, Dung Beetle, Oak Tree, Salmon, Hedgehog, Blackbird, Swan
Age Categories: Early Explorers (Ages 4-6), Young Creators (Ages 7-11), Emerging Artists (Ages 12-15), Open Category (Age 16+).
Prize Package (per category winner): A full set of four Paint Your Own Wind in the Willows figurines, an illustrated edition of The Wind in the Willows, a Book Token.
1. Download and complete the Entry Form
2. Tell us three challenges or actions you will take (or encourage others to take) to help protect wildlife and the environment.
3. Tell us about your design (maximum 150 words). We’d love to know:
4. Send your completed entry form along with your design. You can email it to windinthewillows@wildinart.co.uk or post it to us at Wind in the Willows Competition, Wild in Art, Unit 14, Bingswood Trading Estate, Whaley Bridge SK23 7LY.
We are looking for entries that: show creativity and imagination; demonstrate an understanding of wildlife and environmental challenges; clearly communicate a positive message or call to action; inspire others to be Wildlife Warriors.
The closing date is 31 August 2026 at midnight. Good Luck!
Think you’ve cracked them all? Check your answers below and see how you did!
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