Wildlife reserve – Page 4 – Scottish Wildlife Trust

Activities for you

Make a nature tic-tac-toe game

Tic-tac-toe (also known as noughts and crosses) is a fun and widely-played game for two people. The rules are simple: each player takes it in turns to place a counter …

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Make a bird’s nest

If you’ve ever wondered how a bird builds its nest, what better way to learn than by building a bird’s nest yourself! Birds make their nests from all sorts of …

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Give birdwatching a try

Birdwatching is an increasingly popular hobby with people of all ages. There are plenty of resources out there aimed at helping kids to get started, and it can be an …

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Go on a minibeast hunt

Have you ever taken time to notice the little things in your garden? The colourful things that scuttle, fly, jump and creep – the minibeasts! Now’s the time to pay …

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Have a go at bark rubbing

There are lots of fascinating textures in nature, and tree bark is one of the most interesting. Not all trees are the same and the way the bark looks and …

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Make a clay hedgehog

What better way to learn about a hedgehog and its spines, than to make one for yourself! This simple hands on activity to make a clay hedgehog is perfect for …

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