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Nature Play Ideas

Opportunities for nature play are everywhere. To find a natural area near you with adventures around every bend have a look right here!

Learning and Playing with ...

Learning and Playing with Sticks

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Learning and Playing with Dirt

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Learning and Playing with Leaves

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Learning and Playing with Pebbles

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Learning and Playing with Flowers

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Learning and Playing with Seed Pods

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50 NATURE EXPLORATION PRINTABLES

Environmental Science: Oil Spill Clean Up Experiment

WINTER STEM CHALLENGES

SPRING STEM CHALLENGES

4O SUMMER STEM 

FALL STEM CHALLENGES

Any  Time of Year Stem

10 things to do Lists

Things to do to have fun in the backyard

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Things to do to discover nature's music

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Things to do Musical outdoor activities for kids

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Things to do at your beach

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Things to do looking out the window while travelling

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Things to do to create your own Outdoor Adventure

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Summer Holiday Adventures to have with friends

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Things to do as you go Bushwalking

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Nature expeditions for young Naturalists

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Things to do to be a young Marine Scientist

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Things to do to Connect with Nature

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Things to do with mud

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Things to do to celebrate Christmas where gumtrees grow

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Things to do before
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20 Things to do for Infants and Toddlers

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33 Things to do before you're 1

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33 Things to do before you're 2

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33 Things to do before you're 3

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49 Things to do before you're 5

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51 Things to do before you're 12

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30 Nature Play Challenges before Prep

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Things to do at home

The Great Aussie Camp Out - At Home!

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Get outside and be active

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Nature play from a balcony

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10 things to do to have fun in the backyard

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DIY Nature Play & Nature Craft

3D Coloring Pages

Free Printable Nature Guide

Phases of the Moon

Planet Neptune

Our Solar System

Mystery Colors

Magic Balloon

Make a dragonfly

Get crafty with this make!

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Make a ladybird

Try this one at home!

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Make a treasure chest

Keep your nature treasure in here!

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Make a glow worm

Try this fab wildlife creation!

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Make a model butterfly

Bring your favorite butterfly to life!

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Make natural dyes

Harness the power of nature!

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Make a pond dipping net

Reuse and recycle for this one!

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Make a pooter

To investigate minibeasts!

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Create a butterfly print

Make a beautiful butterfly print with your paints.

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Make a cutlery pouch

Why not keep your reusable cutlery in one of these?

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Make beeswax wraps

Cut down on cling film with this reusable alternative

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Pine cone creatures

Why not get creative and craft your own pine cone critters!

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Mushroom spore print

Turn spores into artwork with this FUNgi craft

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Make a musical rain stick

Recreate the sound of the rain with your very own instrument!

How to make leaf skeletons

Preserve a nature's patterns with this nifty leaf craft!

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Make a glitter-free snowglobe

0% glitter, 100% festive!

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Make a pinecone tree

Make this mini tree as a gift or Christmas decoration!

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Help birds avoid windows

Use your craft skills to help birds avoid windows.

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Build a bird's nest

Craft your own bird nest with nature finds.

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How to go plaster casting

Plaster cast an animal footprint!

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Make a wigwam for plants

Grow all sorts of vegetables and flowers up this cool wigwam!

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Make seed bombs

Help to create a mini wildflower meadow for lots of insects to enjoy.

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Grow a wild garden

Long grass and flowers are great for insects and the animals that eat them!

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Grow your own oak tree

Even the mightiest oak starts with a tiny acorn!

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Make a nectar bar

Perfect for pollinators!

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Grow a mini meadow

Beautiful and great for wildlife

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How to make eco-crackers

Make your Christmas as eco-friendly as possible!

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How to make eco-decorations

Have a green Christmas with these eco-friendly ideas!

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Nature Detectives

Woodland Olympics

Woods are full of fantastic natural features for the ultimate obstacle course!

Tree stump snare drum

Tap to the woodland beat with this fun outdoor activity.

Stick weaving

Create a piece of woodland art with this stick weaving activity.

How to build a campfire

Learn how to safely build a campfire.

Weather diary

Track and predict the weather with this printable diary.

Nature bracelet

Explore colours and textures with a beautiful nature bracelet.

Den building

Create your own woodland hideaway with fallen branches.

Elf and fairy hunt

The woods are magical! Go exploring and keep your eyes peeled for signs of elves and fairies.

Journey stick

Make a journey stick to record what you see, hear and do on a walk. Use it to share your story with your class back at school.

Tiny treasure hunt

How many tiny natural items can you fit inside a matchbox?

Woodland potions

What will you concoct with woodland ingredients?

Magic wand

Turn an ordinary stick into a magic wand and cast some woodland spells.

Fairy doors

Make a magical fairy door out of natural items, lolly sticks, buttons and beads.

Animal poo spotter sheet

Track animals outdoors! Learn to spot poos and other clues.

Woodland birds spotter sheet

Learn how to identify birds that live in the woods with this spotter sheet.

Colour bingo

How many colours can you spot in nature?

Animal tracks spotter sheet

Have a go at spotting animal tracks in mud, frost or snow with this handy guide.

Simple birdseed feeder

Feed your feathered friends with this easy peasy bird feeder.

Leaf fireworks

Use the brightest leaves you can find to make dazzling leaf fireworks.

Ice art

Create icy decorations to hang up outside.

Ice lantern

Make a shining ice lantern to light up gloomy winter days.

Leaf mobile

Create a natural mobile with colourful leaves and twigs.

Recycled art competition: create an animal or tree

Art - Get creative and use recycled materials to create a woodland animal or tree.

Magic wand

Turn an ordinary stick into a magic wand and cast some woodland spells.

Fairy doors

Make a magical fairy door out of natural items, lolly sticks, buttons and beads.

Green Man

Use natural materials to make a woodland spirit.

Elf houses

Build a cosy home for woodland elves and fairies.

Twig rafts

Build a raft from twigs and sticks. Will it float or will it sink?

Stick weaving

Create a piece of woodland art with this stick weaving activity.

Twig towers

Build a tower made of twigs. How tall can you make it before it tumbles down?

Flower crown

Gather bendy twigs, leaves and flowers to make a flower crown.

Twig skeleton

Learn about the human body by making a skeleton out of twigs, leaves and seeds.

Mini woodland

Create a miniature woodland with tiny trees, plants and features.

Fairy tea party

Throw a tea party for woodland fairies. Set the table with leaf plates, twig cutlery and acorn goblets.

Mud creatures

Get your hands dirty and create make-believe muddy monsters!

Leaf faces and muddy smiles

Use fallen leaves and seeds to make funny faces.

Leaf masks

Make a mask out of colourful leaves.

Leaf crowns

Make a golden crown and become King or Queen of the trees!

Leaf animals

Get creative with fallen leaves. Make woodland animals, or create your own mythical creatures!

Hedgehog house

Help hedgehogs by building a cosy home where they can hibernate in winter.

Frog pond

Make a super home for amphibians with a simple washing-up bowl.

Winter homes for wildlife

Help wildlife survive the winter by making some cosy homes.

Nature bracelet

Explore colours and textures with a beautiful nature bracelet.

Giant nature letters

Make your initials on the ground using natural bits and pieces.

Woodland wind chimes

Use fallen sticks and branches to make a soothing wind chime.

Build a bird nest

Practice building a bird nest out of twigs. Can you make it strong enough to hold some pebbles or a real egg?

Journey stick

Make a journey stick to record what you see, hear and do on a walk. Use it to share your story with your class back at school.

Leaf boats

Build a boat using leaves and twigs, then test it on water to see if it floats!

Butterfly feeder

Help butterflies by making a simple sugary feeder.

Woodland potions

What will you concoct with woodland ingredients?

Minibeast hunt

Explore your school grounds and see how many minibeasts you can find.

Pond dipping

Learn how to pond dip safely and investigate your finds.

Minibeast palace

Build a home fit for minibeast royalty using sticks, leaves and other natural items.

Garden birds spotter sheet

This printable spotter sheet features 10 common garden birds.

Bird hunt

How many birds will you spot with our fun bird hunt?

Animal homes spotter sheet

Learn about the different types of homes animals make.

Cookie cutter bird feeders

Make these simple feeders to feed the birds in your school grounds.

Simple birdseed feeder

Feed your feathered friends with this easy peasy bird feeder.

Cheesy pine cone bird feeders

Make these tasty feeders for the birds in your school grounds.

Build a bird nest

Practise building a bird nest out of twigs. Can you make it strong enough to hold some pebbles or a real egg?

Animal tracks spotter sheet

Have a go at spotting animal tracks in mud, frost or snow with this handy guide.

Match the tracks puzzle

Who's been here? Match the footprints to the animals that have made them.

Amphibian spotter sheet

Learn to tell the difference between frogs, toads and newts!

Frog pond

Make a super home for amphibians with a simple washing-up bowl.

Pond dipping

Learn how to pond dip safely and investigate your finds.

First signs of spring

Track down blossom, leaf buds and other clues that spring is on the way.

Spring spotter sheet

How many of these sights can you find in spring?

Sounds of spring

Head outside and listen for busy birds and buzzing bees.

Signs of summer

Explore with your class and see how many signs of summer you can spot.

Summer flowers spotter sheet

Learn how to identify colorful wild flowers in summer.

Autumn spotter sheet

Explore autumn and keep your eyes peeled for animal activity, plants and fungi.

Winter spotter sheet

Discover the magic of winter with this fun hunt!

Animal homes spotter sheet

Learn about the different types of homes animals make.

Cookie cutter bird feeders

Make these simple feeders to feed the birds in your school grounds.

Hedgehog house

Help hedgehogs by building a cozy home where they can hibernate in winter.

Frog pond

Make a super home for amphibians with a simple washing-up bowl.

Simple birdseed feeder

Feed your feathered friends with this easy peasy bird feeder.

Winter homes for wildlife

Help wildlife survive the winter by making some cozy homes.

Cheesy pine cone bird feeders

Make these tasty feeders for the birds in your school grounds.

Leaf rubbing

Explore leaf shapes and sizes with a leaf rubbing picture.

Bark rubbing

Have a go at bark rubbing to create amazing textures and patterns.

How to plant your trees

Step-by-step instructions and helpful tips.

Autumn mandala coloring sheet

color in this mandala with the brightest autumn colors, then have a go at making one outdoors with leaves and seeds.

Den building

Create your own woodland hideaway with fallen branches.

Pond dipping

Learn how to pond dip safely and investigate your finds.

Weather diary

Track and predict the weather with this printable diary.

Woodland Olympics

Woods are full of fantastic natural features for the ultimate obstacle course!

Tree stump snare drum

Tap to the woodland beat with this fun outdoor activity.

How to build a campfire

Learn how to safely build a campfire.

Woodland log book

Keep a record of your woodland adventures in your own personal log book.

Leaf bag

Make your own bag to carry and identify leaves.

Leaf sorting challenge

Collect autumn leaves and sort them by color, shape and size.

Tree faces

Take a closer look at the trees around you - can you spot funny faces peering back at you?

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Animal Jam

Gecko Experiment

Backyard Safari

Balloon Rocket Experiment

Paper Globe Craft!

Pine Needle Observation Bottle

Nature Journal

Paper Plate Sundial

Creepy Wiggly Worms

Explore the Colors of Fall!

Magnetic Phantom Slime!

Mysterious Glowing Gelatin!

Birthday Cake Experiment!

DIY Floam!

Lemon Volcano

Mini Crystal Garden

Sun Prints

Fizzing Sidewalk Chalk

Make Your Own Salt Paint

Make a Rocket

Make A Science Invention

Create A Terrarium

Earth Day Acrostic Poem

Plant Maze

Compost in a Bag

Amazing Egg

String Telephone

Lava Tube

Blubber Glove

Paper Marbling

Test a Tonoscope

Festive Foam

Go Fly A Kite

Construct A Spectroscope!

Backyard Summer Games

Drawing Robot

Make a Rocket

String Telephone

Marshmallow Catapult

Chain Reaction Contraption

Lemon Battery

Periscope

Thaumatrope

Benham Disk

Hear Like a Lynx

Make a Barometer

Solar Oven

Balloon Rocket Experiment

Bird Beak Game

Optical Illusions

Which Arctic Animal Are You?

Make A Crystal Tree

Crystal Snowflake

Potato Stamps

Make Your Own Butter

Dry Ice Root Beer

Eyeball Eggs

Discover Echolocation

Super Slime

See A Plant Drinking

Invisible Ink

AJ Birthday Mug Cake

Bouncy Ball

Snow Leopard Activity

Make a Beehive!

Make Ice Cream

Make a Barometer

Solar Oven

Firework Jar

Volcano Activity

Meteor Activity

How Big Were Dinosaurs?

Dino Track Activity

Make Hot Ice

Make a Crystal Suncatcher!

Test pH with Cabbage!

Popcorn on the Cob!

DIY Edible Glass!

Why Do Pinecones Open and Close?

Jamaa Bat Scavenger Hunt!

Hyena Coloring Page

Bald Eagle

Koalas

Red Kangaroos

Grey Wolves

Green Sea Turtles

Food Chain Word Find

Food Chain Vocabulary

DIY Eggshell Planter

Crocodiles

Create a Food Web

Chimpanzee

Cheetah

Black Rhino

The Best Marine Animals Word Search (Free PDF)

The Best Flamingo Color-by-Number (Free PDF)

The Best Facts About Flamingos (Free PDF)

The Best Insect Guide & Scavenger Hunt – Free PDF

The Best Bee Facts for Kids (Free PDF)

The Best Butterfly Life Cycle Printables (Free PDF)

How to Make Butterfly Suncatcher (Free Template)

The Best Australian Animals Coloring – Free PDF

The Best Farm Animals Memory Game for Kids (Free)

The Best Bear Activity Page (FREE Printable)

The Best Giraffe Cut-and-Paste Craft – Free PDF

The Best Cut-and-Paste Happy Pig Craft (Free PDF)

The Best Polar Bear Word Searches (Free PDF)

The Best Dolphin Cut-and-Paste Craft: Free PDF

How to Make Ladybug Painted Rock Craft – Free PDF

The Best and Cutest I Spy Penguins (Free PDF)

The Best Penguin Jokes for Kids (Free PDF)

The Best Bat Facts for Kids (Free Printable)

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The Best Shark Names Memory Game for Kids (Free)

The Best I Spy Horses Pages (Free Printable)

The Best & Most Fascinating Horse Facts (Free)

The Best Horse Activity Placemat (Free Printable)

The Best Free Printable Animal Dot to Dot Pages

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Wildlife Watch

NATURE ACTIVITIES

Make a pond dipping net

Reuse and recycle for this one!

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Make a bird feeder

Make a bird feeder and see who comes to visit your garden!

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Make ice decorations

Hang these around your garden as winter decorations.

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Make a leaf stack

Perfect for any season! Decorate a tree with natural treasures.

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Make a journey stick

Keep an natural record of your latest adventure!

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Make a nature mandala

Practice symmetry and pattern making with this activity

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Make a forest guardian

Find a special tree and give it its own features!

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Berry paints

Get artistic with this activity!

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Make a leaf tile

Let's get crafting!

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Nature's music

Turn natural objects into musical instruments.

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Make a Christmas wreath

Give the birds a festive treat with this delicious wreath!

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Make a journey stick

Keep a natural record of your latest adventure!

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Make a nature mandala

Practice symmetry and pattern making with this activity

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How to build a mini raft

Have a go at making this float on water.

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Make a small mammal tunnel

Capture footprints with this tunnel!

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Make a wind vane

Study wind direction with a vane.

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Make a winter wreath

Get creative this festive season

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Make a pooter

To investigate minibeasts!

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Make a glitter-free snowglobe

0% glitter, 100% festive!

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Make a pinecone tree

Make this mini tree as a gift or Christmas decoration!

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Build a bat box

Got a suitable spot? Why not try building a bat box!

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How to do wildlife yoga

Try these wild poses at home!

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Make a bumblebee nest

Make a cosy home for some of your buzzing friends!

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How to make a bird hide

View birds close up by making your own hide.

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Help birds avoid windows

Use your craft skills to help birds avoid windows.

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Build a bird's nest

Craft your own bird nest with nature finds.

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Feeding ground-feeding birds

Some birds prefer their food on the ground!

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How to build a mini raft

Have a go at making this to float on water.

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How to go plaster casting

Plaster cast an animal footprint!

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Make a small mammal tunnel

Capture footprints with this tunnel!

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Make a tumble trap

Get a closer look at minibeasts with this.

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Make a wind vane

Study wind direction with a vane.

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Build a beetle bank

Welcome lots of different types of beetles in by building your own beetle bank

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Make a beetle bucket

Make the perfect home for beetles and other sort of insects!

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Go crabbing

And respect marine life too!

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Make dandelion tea

Make fresh March-June!

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Make a dragonfly

Get crafty with this make!

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Make a ladybird

Try this one at home!

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Make a nectar bar

Perfect for pollinators!

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Make a treasure chest

Keep your nature treasure in here!

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Make an edible pond

Recreate pondlife in the kitchen!

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Make a glow worm

Try this fab wildlife creation!

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Grow a mini meadow

Beautiful and great for wildlife

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Make a model butterfly

Bring your favorite butterfly to life!

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Make natural dyes

Harness the power of nature!

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Make nettle soup

Have you tried it before?

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Dissect owl pellets

Find out what owls eat!

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Nature weaving

Create your own loom and weave using natural materials

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My street tree

Have you ever stopped to look at a tree closely? Get to know one a bit better!

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Wild blackberry crumble

Find out when blackberries are in season and get baking!

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Make a hedgehog highway

Make sure our prickly friends have room to roam!

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Make a journey stick

Keep an natural record of your latest adventure!

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Make a nature mandala

Practice symmetry and pattern making with this activity

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Start a nature table

Collect and study your finds with a nature table.

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Make a forest guardian

Find a special tree and give it its own features!

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How to build hidey holes

Create space for visitors in your garden with these!

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Workout with nature

Love the outdoors? Get moving and combine exercise with nature!

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Puddle jumping!

Has it been raining?! Grab your gear and get splashing!

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Mark and recapture snails

Get to know these special slimy creatures!

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Make a cutlery pouch

Why not keep your reusable cutlery in one of these?

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Bottle basking shark

Celebrate this marvelous marine mammal with this craft

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Make beeswax wraps

Cut down on cling film with this reusable alternative

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Go nut hunting

Become a nature detective and find out who nibbled that nut!

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Pine cone creatures

Why not get creative and craft your own pine cone critters!

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Mushroom spore print

Turn spores into artwork with this FUNgi craft

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Make a musical rain stick

Recreate the sound of the rain with your very own instrument!

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Apple bird feeder

Try this simple bird feeder for garden visitors!

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Animal footprint trap

Find out who has been visiting your garden

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Grow your own oak tree

Even the mightiest oak starts with a tiny acorn!

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How to clean bird feeders

Keep bird feeders clean with these simple steps

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Create a butterfly print

Make a beautiful butterfly print with your paints.

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Make an insect hotel

Your insect hotel will create habitats for bees, spiders, woodlice and more.

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Make your own binoculars

Go wildlife detecting with your own binoculars!

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Make a bug hotel

Bugs and insects love little holes and dark places to hide in!

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Make a bird feeder

Make a bird feeder and see who comes to visit your garden!

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How to make compost

All you need for a successful compost heap is waste, air and water.

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Make a wigwam for plants

Grow all sorts of vegetables and flowers up this cool wigwam!

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How to rockpool

Meet the wonderful creatures that live in rockpools.

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Make a nest box

Build your own nest box and see who moves in!

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Nature's music

Turn natural objects into musical instruments.

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Make a hedgehog house

Hedgehogs need somewhere warm and dry to snuggle down over winter.

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Make ice decorations

Hang these around your garden as winter decorations.

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Grow a wild garden

Long grass and flowers are great for insects and the animals that eat them!

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Make a mini pond

Ponds are great for wildlife! Create a home for damselflies, frogs and toads.

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Decorate a tree

What natural objects can you find to make decorations for a tree?

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Make a leaf stack

Perfect for any season! Decorate a tree with natural treasures.

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Build a survival shelter

Have a go at making a shelter in the woods.

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Grow a butterfly garden

Look after bees and butterflies by planting things that they like to eat.

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How to clean nestboxes

Birds like their homes to be nice and clean, just like Mum! Here's how to help.

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How to go plaster casting

Plaster cast an animal footprint!

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Make a wigwam for plants

Grow all sorts of vegetables and flowers up this cool wigwam!

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Make seed bombs

Help to create a mini wildflower meadow for lots of insects to enjoy.

GET STARTED

Grow a wild garden

Long grass and flowers are great for insects and the animals that eat them!

GET STARTED

Make a musical rain stick

Recreate the sound of the rain with your very own instrument!

How to make leaf skeletons

Preserve a nature's patterns with this nifty leaf craft!

GET STARTED

Make a glitter-free snowglobe

0% glitter, 100% festive!

GET STARTED

Make a pinecone tree

Make this mini tree as a gift or Christmas decoration!

GET STARTED