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9 outdoor Easter activities for families

Get outdoors in the Easter holidays and enjoy our fun nature activities for kids - try nest building, go on a scavenger hunt and nibble on an Easter-themed picnic!

Danielle Wesley  •  04 Apr 2022

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7 blossom crafts and activities for kids

Discover fun blossom crafts and activities to enjoy with your children this spring.

Danielle Wesley  •  11 Mar 2022

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Outdoor Christmas activities for families

Get out into nature this Christmas and enjoy some festive activities with your family on a woodland walk.

Danielle Wesley  •  13 Dec 2021

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Climate change: facts and actions for kids

Our simple guide will help kids understand climate change, what’s causing it and how it’s affecting the planet. Plus, we'll share some top tips to help kids take action.

Danielle Wesley  •  15 Oct 2021

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When are conkers ready? Plus, tips for winning your conkers games

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

Danielle Wesley  •  27 Sep 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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5 butterfly crafts for kids

Discover our top five fun butterfly crafts for kids, and find out how to make them yourself! 

Hannah Vickers  •  27 Jul 2021

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8 camping activities for kids who love wildlife

Discover eight fun wildlife-themed camping activities for kids and families to enjoy. 

Hannah Vickers  •  16 Jul 2021

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Summer holidays: activities for kids to enjoy outdoors

Discover fun things to do at home and on days out with our outdoor activity guide for the summer holidays. Spot wildlife, try yoga, compete in the forest Olympics, and lots more.

Danielle Wesley  •  14 Jul 2021

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5 spring flower crafts for kids

Take a look at 5 fantastic spring flower crafts that kids will love, including tissue paper bluebells and finger-painted blossom.

Hannah Vickers  •  19 May 2021

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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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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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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

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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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Half term ideas for families

This half term, spend some quality time together outdoors with our fun ideas that will have the whole family putting down their screens!

Rachel Hoskins  •  07 Feb 2020