Children and families

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When are conkers ready? Plus, tips for how to play

Discover the best time to collect conkers and how to prepare them for a conker fight.

Danielle Wesley  •  27 Sept 2021

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7 ways for kids to help garden wildlife

Read our top tips on how kids can help support garden wildlife, from planting trees to making a bug hotel.

Danielle Wesley  •  18 Aug 2021

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9 fun ideas for family winter walks

Head out into the fresh air and get inspired with our ideas for winter woodland walks - enjoy spotting wildlife, scavenger hunts, winter picnics and more.

Danielle Wesley  •  14 Dec 2020

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11 autumn leaf crafts - simple ideas and activities for kids

Get creative with the kids this autumn. Make your own leaf animal pictures, leaf rubbings, leaf prints and superhero leaf masks.

Danielle Wesley  •  09 Oct 2020

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Autumn outdoor activities for kids

Take a look at our autumn activities for kids and families to enjoy outside in the crisp autumn air. 

Hannah Vickers  •  01 Oct 2020

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How to make a wormery

Discover how to make a wormery and uncover all about the wonders of earthworms.

Hannah Vickers  •  08 May 2020

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Nature Detectives activities and resources

Inspire youngsters about trees and woods with our educational materials and Nature Detectives activities for children.

Richard Cooper  •  16 Mar 2020

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Tree ID for kids

Help youngsters learn how to identify trees through the seasons with our tree-spotting activities.

Danielle Wesley  •  02 Mar 2020

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Animal tracking: prints and poo identification for kids

Many animals can be hard to spot in the wild, but they leave plenty of clues behind. Learn how to identify animal tracks, poo and other signs.

Danielle Wesley  •  17 Feb 2020

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Nature scavenger hunts for kids

Discover ideas for nature-based scavenger hunts and add some fun to your family walks in the woods.

Danielle Wesley  •  17 Jan 2020