Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian | Wildlife
Once again, the Young Country Diary series is open for submissions! Every three months we ask you to send us an article written by a child aged 8-14. The article needs to be about a recent encounter they’ve had with nature – whether it’s a whether it’s a winter flower, something lurking in a pond or a fascinating bug. Crucially, it doesn’t matter if the child is a nature expert or not – we are especially keen to reach teachers who might like to get their class outside and noticing nature. Note that any child who has their article published will be paid! The deadline for winter submissions is noon on Monday 2 February. Of all the entries, four will be chosen to be published in the newspaper and online – two in January and two in February. If you don’t get selected this time then don’t be disheartened, the submission form will reopen again in early March, for articles about spring. Note that any early birds who submit a piece before the 16th stand …
