The Grapefruit Trap – Winter
What is it that fascinates kids about bugs? We’ve decided to do the Grapefruit Trap experiment every season so my kids can see which creepy […]
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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.
Farming with the moon
Look Mummy all the cows have horns, said Theo. Yes Theo, all the cows here keep their horns, I answered. And someday they’ll be used
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A hunt for Autumn leaves
I want my children to grow up like my father brilliant at identifying trees. And no better time for them to start learning than when
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What colour deer?
Driving up a dirt country lane earlier this week, we stopped the car when we saw a field full of fallow deer. After a recent wildlife spotter
Wildlife adventure: British carnivore mammals
What surprised me the most when I began wildlife spotter adventures with my children is that there are not a lot of native British mammals
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Mushroom hunting with kids
As September to November is mushroom season, I recently went mushroom hunting with my kids. But…and this is a big ‘but’…we didn’t pick, touch or
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