The best adventures still arrive in the letterbox...
... and they start with you, grandparents! Three illustrated letters written by our fictional characters River & Tom addressed to your grandchild. Each one tells a true story about nature and ends with a small adventure to do outside.
How it works
It starts with a letter and ends with an adventure
A letter arrives
A great way to connect, you and your grandchild
A mission takes you outside
A lifelong impact, for you, them and the natural world
A letter arrives for your grandchild on your front door or your inbox. A letter from River & Tom, our main character sent personally to your grandchild.
The letter is read out loud. At your kitchen table, over the phone, on a video call, or by them alone if they would rather. River & Tom write the way children talk.
The letter is followed by a mission. A chance to step outside and discover the world. Find three different kinds of tree bark. Plant seeds for the bees. Sit still by a tree or pick up the trash in your street. No equipment, no expertise, no planning.
The best part? They tell you about it and can't wait for River & Tom's next letter. We've tested it in schools and homes; the children love it!
Real-World Nature Heroes to inspire your grandchild
Every letter from River & Tom features a real-life Nature Hero...with a special video message for children once they have completed each mission! These Nature Heroes are real people who have made it their job to protect oceans, animals, rivers, and everything in the natural world. Their stories show children that protecting the planet is something real people do — and something children can begin doing too!
Who we are
We are Masha and Elodie, two friends, mothers, storytellers, book authors and lifelong learners. Our mission is to help families foster a deeper connection with each other and nature, in a creative, fun and imaginative way.
We provide a new way to make 4-9 year old children fall in love with nature through storytelling and fun nature-inspired missions. The Secret Protectors Club invites children to help make this planet just a bit healthier and friendlier, starting with your own neighborhood. And where best to start than with grandparents who still remember the magic of letters and nature?
