Is it bad for kids to paint nest boxes?
As readers know I’m very keen on children noticing and appreciating nature. As we have so many wild birds where we live in rural West […]
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Wild Kids
‘WILD KIDS’ is about ideas and adventures to encourage children to learn about nature and be outdoors. As ‘young naturalists’ they can discover the natural word and the importance of plants, wildlife and the wonders of nature especially in a world where youth are growing aware of the effects of climate change. As ‘wildlife detectives’ kids will enrich their observational skills. Whether being involved in birdwatching or following animal tracks, kids learn about wildlife in their natural habitats. From enjoying wild-time, wood scavenger hunts, playing in the snow or beachcombing, discover nature activities, crafts and ‘outdoor adventures.’
My goal is to encourage kids to have fun in the great outdoors whatever the season. And nature can have a huge positive impact on the health and well-being of children in our modern technical world even if it’s ‘just a walk’, finding out ’10 fun facts’ about different wild flowers or building their own amazing den.
Make with nature – oak galls necklace
Last winter I found a cluster of oak galls on a tree in the Ashdown Forest as well as on the ground underneath. They were
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Learning how to cast animal tracks
On nature walks we constantly spot animal footprints and can see where they roam when we’re not about. We’ve also been on a nature detective
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How to make bird watching fun for kids
When my children were 5 we first started bird watching. There was an empty bird feeder in the tree outside our back deck and out
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Are you ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch?
Great tit, blue tit and house sparrow Since 1979 Britain has been holding an annual public survey spotting and counting the wild birds in our gardens.
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A mud splashing walk is good
When we see mud puddles, we avoid them. When kids see mud puddles, they jump and splash in them. That is, if we adults let
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