Join us for two days of hands-on activities, creative workshops, and inspiring demonstrations as we celebrate Earth Day at Thinktank. This year’s theme, Planet vs Plastic, invites visitors of all ages to explore our relationship with the environment and imagine a cleaner, more resilient future. From eco-crafting to science experiments, music, and expert talks, this action-packed day is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and climate-conscious thinking.

What’s On

• Eco Crafts & Free Play with Wild Earth Movement

Get creative with eco-friendly crafts that encourage small but meaningful lifestyle changes. Children can enjoy a blend of self-led play and guided activities focused on sustainability.

• Roo Dhissou: Rescue Clay Workshop

Discover the story behind “rescue clay” excavated from HS2 sites. Using traditional mud-building techniques, artist Roo Dishoo explores how care, access, and environmental responsibility shape the structures we build, physically and socially.

• Meet the Expert: Lucas Large

Learn more about Birmingham’s wildlife and urban ecology, and discover how you can take part in the City Nature Challenge, a global community science project.

• Music by Moss and Mycelium with John Biddulph

Experience a unique live sound performance using biofeedback instruments and natural acoustic textures. This atmospheric set highlights the interconnectedness between living organisms and sound.

• Kitchen Science: Earth Day Edition

Try easy home experiments and discover the science behind our planet’s natural processes. 
Location: Find Your Future

• Handling Hubs

Get up close with taxidermy specimens and natural-world objects. Explore biodiversity, ecosystems, and how we can protect the planet’s most fragile species. 
Location: All Levels

• Earth-Friendly Finds in the Shop

Explore a curated selection of sustainable products and Earth Day-themed gifts to continue your eco journey at home.