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Some of the birds we see in Scotland and in our gardens have travelled thousands of miles to get there! For example, swallows travel 200 miles a day to get …
4-7, 8-12, 12-15, Birds, Woodland, Freshwater, Create wild arts and crafts, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Inside, Spring, Autumn, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherThe sunflower, meaning flower of the sun, is the symbol of summer and happiness! They are very recognisable with their bright yellow petals and tall green stalks. Although, there are …
Early years, 4-7, 8-12, 12-15, Plants, Urban nature, Help nature, Outside, Spring, Summer, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherThe Japanese practice of ‘forest bathing’ (known as shinrin yoku) is a great way to relax and de-stress. Luckily, it’s very easy too! All you need is practice mindfulness amongst …
4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Plants, Woodland, Urban nature, Practice mindfulness in nature, Outside, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherBird baths are a great way to attract birds to your garden as it provides a safe and reliable source of water. As they drink and bathe, it’s the perfect …
4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Birds, Urban nature, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Help nature, Outside, All Year, Parent, Group leader, TeacherPlants and animals have evolved together through complex relationships. For example, species develop special features to help them survive in certain places and eat certain food. This is called adaptation. …
Early years, 4-7, 8-12, 12-15, Birds, Coastal, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Inside, All Year, Parent, Group leader, TeacherIn nature, everything is connected! Plants and animals are connected in lots of different ways, and every species in the food web is important. The bottom of the marine food …
4-7, 8-12, Coastal, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Play in nature, Inside, Outside, All Year, Group leader, TeacherThis is the perfect art project for kids who love the sea! It’s exciting to use watercolour paints to mix different colours and using this wax crayon technique creates an …
Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Coastal, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Summer, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherTreasure can be found at your doorstep through nature’s bounty. You can collect interesting stones, shells, feathers and leaves. As seasons change and you visit new places, even more items …
4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Woodland, Create wild arts and crafts, Practice mindfulness in nature, Inside, Outside, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leaderLets make some 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. …
8-12, 12-15, 16+, Plants, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Outside, Winter, Child, Parent, Group leaderThis fun baking activity is a simple way to get the whole family into the festive spirit. Tie this activity in with learning about robins and winter birdlife for a …
4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Birds, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Winter, Child, Parent, Group leader