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Colour in an osprey

The osprey is one of Scotland’s most iconic birds of prey! These birds fly a huge distance to spend summers in Scotland, and once the breeding season is over they …

Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Birds, Freshwater, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Spring, Summer, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Grow your own oak tree

Oak trees are not only beautiful features of our wild landscapes, they’re also really important for wildlife. A mature oak can support hundreds of species of insects – which of …

Early years, 4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Plants, Woodland, Urban nature, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Help nature, Outside, Autumn, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Create a leaf print

Collect some leaves and use their patterns to create some cool prints.
4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Early years, Woodland, Plants, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Outside, Summer, Autumn, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Decorate your own festive wrapping paper

Decorating your own wrapping paper is a fun way of getting in the festive mood. It also means that you can avoid unrecyclable wrapping paper that contains plastic. Here, we …

Early years, 4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Winter, Child, Parent, Group leader

Make pine cone people

Get crafty and make your own pine cone people this autumn.
Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Woodland, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Autumn, Winter, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Make a sensory storm jar

Gather some natural materials and make a mesmerising storm jar!
Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Plants, Woodland, Create wild arts and crafts, Practice mindfulness in nature, Accessibility focused, Inside, Outside, Autumn, Winter, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader

Make a nature potion

A simple way to have fun with natural materials. Grab a jar (or even a cauldron) and go on an adventure to see what you wonderfully magical recipes you can …

Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Create wild arts and crafts, Outside, Autumn, Child, Parent, Group leader

Make your own nature wand

Make your very own nature wand. This activity is all about fun, imagination and being inspired by nature. Your wand can be used for many things: to help you focus …

Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Woodland, Create wild arts and crafts, Play in nature, Outside, Summer, Autumn, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Create a leaf hedgehog

Collect autumn leaves to make your own leafy hedgehog with this simple, fun craft.
Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Mammals, Woodland, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Autumn, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Make a nature scrapbook

Make a nature scrapbook to remember your outdoor adventures and let your creativity run wild!
Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Coastal, Woodland, Freshwater, Urban nature, Create wild arts and crafts, Practice mindfulness in nature, Accessibility focused, Inside, Outside, All Year, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

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