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 …
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Make natural ice decorations
Winter is a time for festivities and celebrations, and that means decorations are needed! Natural decorations are always popular at Christmas, particularly evergreen plants. They were first used because their …
Indoor, Outdoor, Garden, 0-3, 4-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-16, 17-18, Low, Plants, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherMake a Christmas wreath for birds
In the winter, it is often more difficult for birds to find food. There are far fewer insects available and the cold weather means they need more energy, as their …
Indoor, Outdoor, Garden, Park, Wildlife reserve, Woodland, 4-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-16, 17-18, Low, Medium, Birds, Plants, Parent, Group leader, TeacherHave a go at leaf printing
Using 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, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherMake pine cone people
Pine 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, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherMake a storm in a jar
This 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, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherMake a spooky Halloween bird feeder
This Halloween bird feeder is an easy and fun way to help our garden birds as the nights draw in and temperatures continue to drop. What will you need: An …
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