How to be an Eco Explorer

Join Yussef Rafik for an exciting woodland adventure inspired by his book, How To be An Eco Explorer! 

This fun, hands-on nature hunt invites young explorers to discover the wonders of our natural world, spot hidden nature treasures, and learn how best to care for the environment. 

Recommended for all ages

Tickets for this event are included with your entry ticket to Wildwood which can be purchased at the park (for free if you are a Wildwood member), but if you would like to pre-order How to be an Eco Explorer  you can do that here and will be able to get it signed after the event. Any other donations from ticket sales supports the running, continuation and expansion of Canterbury Children's Literature Festival and our year round outreach work within the local community.

About the Author

Yussef Rafik is a British zoologist, wildlife TV presenter, and children's author. Born in Peterborough, UK, Yussef studied Zoology at the University of Reading and worked as a zookeeper before moving into TV presenting. He is most known for his work on BBC Earth, hosting shows such as Bugface, After We've Gone, and 24 Hours With, but has also presented for the likes of Sky Nature, BBC Bitesize, CBBC, and Aardman Animations. His children's books, Don't Squish A Slug and How To Be An Eco Explorer, focus on some of the planet's less-loved but equally important creatures and aim to inspire more people to cherish our natural world.