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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 …
Indoor, 0-3, 4-7, 8-10, Low, Birds, Arts and crafts, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherUsing paints to make prints is so much fun, but have you ever tried using natural materials to make your patterns? Nature is full of wonderful shapes and textures, and …
Indoor, Outdoor, Garden, Park, Wildlife reserve, Woodland, 0-3, 4-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-16, 17-18, Low, Plants, Arts and crafts, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherPine cones are the reproductive organs of pine trees – the male cones contain the pollen, and the female cones (once fertilised) produce the seeds. In the autumn, the trees …
Indoor, Outdoor, Garden, Park, Wildlife reserve, Woodland, 0-3, 4-7, 8-10, 11-14, Low, Plants, Arts and crafts, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherThis storm in a jar not only shows you what a tornado looks like but is also a great tool for mindfulness. Watch the natural confetti swirl around and then …
Indoor, Outdoor, Garden, Park, Wildlife reserve, Woodland, 0-3, 4-7, 8-10, 11-14, Low, Plants, Wellbeing, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherMake 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 …
Indoor, Outdoor, Garden, Park, Wildlife reserve, Beach, Woodland, 0-3, 4-7, 8-10, Low, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherBlackberries are the fruits of brambles – a thorny shrub of the rose family. These plants can be found in many habitats, including woodlands, hedgerows and gardens. The blackberries appear …
Indoor, 4-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-16, 17-18, Medium, Plants, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherDuring the autumn, hedgehogs are busy eating so that they can reach a healthy weight to see them safely through the winter hibernation. One of our best loved mammals, hedgehogs …
Indoor, Outdoor, Garden, Park, Wildlife reserve, Woodland, 0-3, 4-7, 8-10, Low, Mammals, Plants, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherKeeping a nature diary, or a nature journal, is a fantastic way to keep track of what you’ve seen and to learn new things as you go. You can use …
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