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Worms are often forgotten about, and when you come across one, it might be followed by the word ‘EW!’ But worms play a very important part in our ecosystem as …
4-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-16, 17+, High, Invertebrates, Plants, Help wildlife, Inside, Outside, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherDrawing is a great way to notice and observe nature around you. As you draw, you pay attention to the shapes and colours more closely than usual. It can be …
0-3, 4-7, 8-10, Low, Amphibians, Birds, Invertebrates, Reptiles, Fish, Mammals, Plants, Create wild arts and crafts, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Practice mindfulness in nature, Inside, Outside, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherAs pollinators, butterflies play an important role in our ecosystem. They spread pollen around as they pick nectar up from flowers when they feed, pollinating other plants and spreading seeds. …
0-3, 4-7, 8-10, Medium, Invertebrates, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Help wildlife, Summer, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherDragonflies and damselflies love watery habitats. You can find them in places like lochs, ponds, rivers, canals, burns and bogs! Scotland is home to around 29 different species and summer …
0-3, 4-7, 8-10, 11-14, Low, Medium, Invertebrates, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Summer, All YearEven the smallest of gardens or outdoor spaces can be enhanced by the addition of a bug hotel. These useful habitats provide a place for some insects, like solitary bees, …
8-10, 11-14, 15-16, 17+, High, Invertebrates, Help wildlife, Outside, Spring, Summer, All YearDon’t worry if you’re stuck inside – you can still have fun spotting nature with this window scavenger hunt. Try sitting near a window and follow the steps below, you’ll …
4-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-16, 17+, Low, Birds, Invertebrates, Mammals, Plants, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Inside, Autumn, Winter, All YearMinibeasts are fascinating and certainly ‘mini’ but imagine we were small too, our gardens and green spaces would seem like huge safari parks with loads of strange beasts. Have a …
4-7, 8-10, 11-14, Low, Invertebrates, Create wild arts and crafts, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Inside, Outside, Spring, SummerMoths are beautiful animals but it can sometimes be hard to spot them. There are a number of ways to make a safe moth trap and this is one that …
4-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-16, 17+, Medium, Invertebrates, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Outside, SummerEveryone loves a bit of colouring in! Give your art session a wildlife theme with some of our wild colouring sheets. Maybe you’ll try some dolphins, or is today the …
0-3, 4-7, 8-10, 11-14, Low, Amphibians, Birds, Invertebrates, Reptiles, Fish, Mammals, Plants, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, All YearNature tables provide a great way of displaying any items that you find while you’re outside. It gives you a chance to sort the items into categories, practising identification and …
0-3, 4-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-16, 17+, Low, Birds, Invertebrates, Mammals, Plants, Create wild arts and crafts, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Inside, Outside, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, All Year