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5 fun Easter crafts for kids

Take a look at five fun Easter crafts for kids to do over the Easter break, from chocolate nests to egg carton flower wreaths. 

Hannah Vickers  •  30 Mar 2021

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Lockdown activities for kids: 6 ideas for spring

With spring finally here, we've put together a selection of activities and crafts perfect for families to enjoy during lockdown. 

Hannah Vickers  •  01 Mar 2021

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Half term lockdown activities for families

Looking for things to do as a family this half term in lockdown? Take a look at our fun nature-inspired activities! 

Hannah Vickers  •  15 Feb 2021

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Lockdown activities for kids to do at home

Keep your family active during lockdown with these fun activities for both inside and outside.

Hannah Vickers  •  10 Feb 2021

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Lockdown activities for kids: ideas for winter

Keep your family active during lockdown and discover nature with these fun indoor and outdoor ideas.

Danielle Wesley  •  05 Jan 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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Summer holidays: outdoor activities for kids

Get outdoors and get active this summer with fun ideas you can do close to home - wildlife watching, scavenger hunts, blackberry picking and more!

Danielle Wesley  •  30 Jul 2020

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Nature activities for kids to do at home - part eight

Keep your kids entertained and educated with our last blog on nature activities for kids to do at home, including stick weaving, building twig rafts, butterfly spotting and more.

Hannah Vickers  •  01 Jun 2020

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Nature activities for kids to do at home - part seven

Take a look at our latest instalment of nature activities for your kids to do at home, including paper quilling, wood whittling, mud ice creams and more.

Amy Lewis  •  18 May 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 activities for kids to do at home - part six

Keep your kids busy and active with our range of activities for kids to do at home, including leaf painting, colour bingo, making a nature bracelet and more.

Amy Lewis  •  04 May 2020

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Nature activities for kids to do at home - part five 

Discover part five in our series of fun nature activities for kids to do at home, including creating mud pies, writing a nature diary, making a fairy door and more.

Hannah Vickers  •  20 Apr 2020

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Nature activities for kids to do at home - part four

Discover part four of our series of nature activities for kids to do at home. Keep the kids busy with welly walks, texture hunts and bluebell crafts.

Danielle Wesley  •  15 Apr 2020

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Nature activities for kids to do at home - part three 

Take a look at part three of our kids' nature activities to do at home, including flower pressing, Easter egg hunts and lots more.

Danielle Wesley  •  09 Apr 2020

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Nature activities for kids to do at home - part two

Take a look at the fun crafts and activities in part two of our series of nature activities for kids to do at home.

Danielle Wesley  •  02 Apr 2020

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10 nature activities for kids if you're self-isolating at home 

Discover fun crafts and activities to keep children busy and active while you're self-isolating or stuck at home.

Danielle Wesley  •  20 Mar 2020

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Nature Detectives: changes to the website and activities

We've made some changes to the way we provide Nature Detectives activities for children. Read our blog to find out more.

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