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Try forest bathing or tree-hugging

Find out how to practice forest bathing here - it's a great way to relax and de-stress
4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Plants, Woodland, Urban nature, Practice mindfulness in nature, Outside, Summer, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Make natural ice decorations

Collect natural materials to make your own natural ice decorations!
4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Plants, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Outside, Winter, Child, Parent, Group leader

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

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 your own leaf tiles from salt dough. Follow our step-by-step instructions to find out how to do this fun activity.
4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Plants, Woodland, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Outside, All Year

Make salt dough with natural dyes

Make your own naturally-dyed salt dough with just a few simple ingredients.
4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Plants, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Outside, Spring, Summer, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Activities for you

Make recycled paper wildflower seed balls

Build a worm composter

Plant a sunflower

Try forest bathing or tree-hugging

Make natural ice decorations

Grow your own oak tree

Create a leaf print

Make a sensory storm jar

Make a leaf tile

Make salt dough with natural dyes

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