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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, TeacherFrogs and toads are amphibians and they need somewhere to rest over the winter months. They don’t truly ‘hibernate’, but essentially they are inactive over the winter. Ideal places for …
Outdoor, Garden, 0-3, 4-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-16, 17-18, Medium, Amphibians, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherScotland produces 15,000 tonnes of litter a year and sadly, too much of it makes its way into our natural environments. It can often feel overwhelming as an individual to …
Outdoor, Park, Wildlife reserve, Beach, Woodland, 8-10, 11-14, 15-16, 17-18, Low, Environment, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherEven 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, …
Outdoor, Garden, 8-10, 11-14, 15-16, 17-18, High, Invertebrates, Parent, Group leader, TeacherOak 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 …
Outdoor, Garden, Park, Wildlife reserve, Woodland, 0-3, 4-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-16, 17-18, Low, Medium, Plants, 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 …
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