The family
behind the medals
How The Green Medal Club began.
The Green Medal Club began with a Christmas wish. Our daughter Nula, at 6 years old, asked Father Christmas for a litter picker. It wasn’t a surprising request; she has always cared deeply about the natural world, but it sparked a conversation in our family about how children can turn that care into positive action.
Caring for nature is something woven into our everyday lives. From growing food on our allotment to creating a pond and log pile in our garden, we try to make small choices that support wildlife and the environment around us. More than anything, we wanted Nula to see that there are many people who care about these things too... that she is part of a wider community.
The idea for the Green Medal Club grew from that hope; a simple way for families to take practical action together, where children’s efforts to care for nature are recognised and celebrated. A club built around small but meaningful actions that, together, can make a real difference.
I’m Shaula, the founder of The Green Medal Club. I was a primary school teacher for many years and now work for a mental health charity. Teaching is still a big part of who I am and I’ve always believed in the importance of helping children feel that they have purpose, that their actions matter and that they can make a difference.
As a family we spend a lot of time outdoors. What I love most about nature is the sense of wonder it brings. Every time you step outside there is the possibility of something unexpected; a moment that makes you pause and notice the world a little more closely. I’ve always felt in awe of nature's magic and being able to share that with our daughter is something I treasure.
The idea for The Green Medal Club came quite naturally. I had recently bought a walking challenge for my sister-in-law that rewarded completing 100 miles with a medal. It felt special and it made me wonder why medals are usually reserved for physical challenges. Why not recognise other meaningful actions too?
The idea quickly grew into something very clear, a club where small actions to care for nature could be recognised and celebrated, especially for children and families. It was important to me that my daughter could see that caring for the planet isn’t something we do alone, but something many people believe in and act on together.
Shaula
Jordan has always been the explorer in our family. He has a deep curiosity about the natural world and a remarkable ability to find the small, hidden things many people walk straight past.
Whether we’re turning over logs in the woods, searching the edges of streams, or exploring rockpools at the beach, Jordan is usually the one who spots the first sign of life. From beetles and frogs to crabs hiding under seaweed, he has an instinct for knowing where to look.
His love of discovery inspires many of our family adventures outdoors. Through him, our walks often become explorations, reminding us that nature is full of life and surprises if we take the time to look closely.
Jordan
Nula is the inspiration behind The Green Medal Club. Her care and curiosity for the natural world was the spark that started it all.
She was the one who asked Father Christmas for a litter picker, wanting to do something practical to help nature. That small request led to conversations in our family about how children can take positive action for the planet and how those efforts could be recognised and celebrated.
Nula reminds us every day that caring for nature begins with curiosity, kindness, and the belief that even small actions can make a difference.
Nula
The Green Medal Club grew from our family’s love of nature and our belief that small actions matter. Our hope is that it encourages others to spend time outdoors, care for the places they love and see that they are part of a community of people who want to make a difference.