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Science and Small World Play can be used outdoors as well as indoors. They will enhance summer playtime either way. And there are many opportunities for those magical moments that we look for in every experience. They are awesome for developing fine motor skills as well as social skills too. So pull a chair up to a table right next to your little or play on the ground outside because you can easily clean the area (and your Kids) with a hose.

Why Kids Need STEAM

STEAM Activities are integrated learning activities that encourage kids to think outside the box. These projects help kids begin to consider solving real-world problems, creating new tools with creative thinking. Combining disciplines in this way has led to many amazing discoveries!

Are your kids asking “why do we need to learn this?” or “when will we ever use this?” Then you need a STEAM project!

These projects and activities are the perfect way to get kids engaged and help them understand how what they’re learning can come together to help create real-world solutions.

All of these STEAM projects are perfect for exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math with preschoolers and other little kids.

These fascinating yet simple STEAM activities will get your little learners excited about exploring the world around them and thinking critically this year.


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Nature Play Ideas

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

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DIY Nature Play

Nature Craft


Dragonfly craft


Make a dragonfly

Get crafty with this make!

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Ladybird craft

Make a ladybird

Try this one at home!

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Treasure chest

Make a treasure chest

Keep your nature treasure in here!

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Glow worm

Make a glow worm

Try this fab wildlife creation!

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Model butterfly

Make a model butterfly

Bring your favorite butterfly to life!

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Natural dyes

Make natural dyes

Harness the power of nature!

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Pond dip net

Make a pond dipping net

Reuse and recycle for this one!

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Pooter

Make a pooter

To investigate minibeasts!

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butterfly painting

Create a butterfly print

Make a beautiful butterfly print with your paints.

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Make your own binoculars

Make your own binoculars

Go wildlife detecting with your own binoculars!

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How to make a bird feeder

Make a bird feeder

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

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Ice decorations

Make ice decorations

Hang these around your garden as winter decorations.

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Leaf stack

Make a leaf stack

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

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Egg carton crab

Make egg carton creatures

Grab some craft supplies and bring your favorite creature to life!

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Journey stick

Make a journey stick

Keep an natural record of your latest adventure!

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Nature mandala

Make a nature mandala

Practice symmetry and pattern making with this activity

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Forest guardian

Make a forest guardian

Find a special tree and give it its own features!

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Cutlery pouch

Make a cutlery pouch

Why not keep your reusable cutlery in one of these?

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Bottle basking shark

Bottle basking shark

Celebrate this marvellous marine mammal with this craft

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Beeswax wraps

Make beeswax wraps

Cut down on cling film with this reusable alternative

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Pine cone creatures

Pine cone creatures

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

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Mushroom spore print

Mushroom spore print

Turn spores into artwork with this FUNgi craft

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Rain stick

Make a musical rain stick

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

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Blow forest

Blow your own forest

Make awesome patterns and get crafty with a fun blow forest.

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Fake fossils

Make fake fossils

Fossilise your favorite nature finds with this easy guide.

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Leaf skeletons

How to make leaf skeletons

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

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Glitter-free snow globe

Make a glitter-free snowglobe

0% glitter, 100% festive!

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Pinecone tree

Make a pinecone tree

Make this mini tree as a gift or Christmas decoration!

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Birds avoid windows

Help birds avoid windows

Use your craft skills to help birds avoid windows.

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Build a birds nest

Build a bird's nest

Craft your own bird nest with nature finds.

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Plaster casting

How to go plaster casting

Plaster cast an animal footprint!

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Garden wigwam

Make a wigwam for plants

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

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Seed bomb

Make seed bombs

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

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leave your garden wild

Grow a wild garden

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

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Grow an oak

Grow your own oak tree

Even the mightiest oak starts with a tiny acorn!

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Nectar bar

Make a nectar bar

Perfect for pollinators!

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Mini meadow

Grow a mini meadow

Beautiful and great for wildlife

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eco-crackers

How to make eco-crackers

Make your Christmas as eco-friendly as possible!

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eco-decorations

How to make eco-decorations

Have a green Christmas with these eco-friendly ideas!

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Berry paints

Berry paints

Get artistic with this activity!

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Leaf tile

Make a leaf tile

Let's get crafting!

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Service 2



Minibeast hunt

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

Creepy crawly spotter sheet

Use this spotter sheet to identify minibeasts you find on the ground.

Animal homes spotter sheet

Learn about the different types of homes animals make.

Beetle spotter sheet

Identify some beetles.

Butterfly spotter sheet

Learn to identify common butterflies.

Flying insect spotter sheet

Head outdoors and identify flying insects in your school grounds.

Ladybird spotter sheet

Find out how to identify different species of ladybirds.

Butterfly caterpillar spotter sheet

Learn to identify butterfly caterpillars.

Dragonfly and damselfly spotter sheet

Find out how to spot damselflies and dragonflies, and how to tell them apart.

Moth caterpillar spotter sheet

Learn to identify moth caterpillars.

Minibeast iDial

Can you find all of the creepy crawlies on this iDial?

Ladybird life cycle iDial

Learn about the stages of a ladybird's life with this printable spinning wheel.

Butterfly iDial

Print and make a spinning ID wheel to identify butterflies in your school grounds.

Ladybird house

Build homes to keep hibernating ladybirds cozy.

Winter homes for wildlife

Help wildlife survive the winter by making some cozy homes.

Pond dipping

Learn how to pond dip safely and investigate your finds.

Butterfly feeder

Help butterflies by making a simple sugary feeder.

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.

Woodland birds spotter sheet

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

Garden birds iDial

Use this iDial to help you identify common garden birds.

Wild birds iDial

Use this printable ID wheel to identify wild birds.

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?

Build a giant nest

Work with your classmates to build a nest big enough for a person to sit in!

Migratory bird word search

How many migratory birds can you spot in this wordsearch?


Animal homes spotter sheet

Learn about the different types of homes animals make.

Animal poo spotter sheet

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

Mammal spotter sheet

Learn to identify common UK mammals.

Animal tracks spotter sheet

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

Hedgehog house

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

Winter homes for wildlife

Help wildlife survive the winter by making some cozy homes.

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 life cycle iDial

Learn about the stages of a frog's life with this printable spinning wheel.

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.

Ladybird life cycle iDial

Learn about the stages of a ladybird's life with this printable spinning wheel.

Frog life cycle iDial

Learn about the stages of a frog's life with this printable spinning wheel.

Cookie cutter bird feeders

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

Ladybird house

Build homes to keep hibernating ladybirds cozy.

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.

Pebble poems

Use pebbles to write creative nature poems.

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?

Bluebell mosaic

Use scraps of paper to make a colorful bluebell mosaic picture.

Campfire bread twists

Make these simple and delicious bread twists over a campfire.


Conker math

Collect conkers to practice counting, sorting and weighing!




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Service 3



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

Science

Which Arctic Animal Are You?
Make A Crystal Tree
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!
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

Marshmallow Catapult

Lava Tube


Blubber Glove

Paper Marbling

Test a Tonoscope

Chain Reaction Contraption

Lemon Battery

Periscope

Thaumatrope

Benham Disk

Festive Foam

Crystal Snowflake


Potato Stamps

Make Your Own Butter

Dry Ice Root Beer

Eyeball Eggs

Discover Echolocation

Super Slime

See A Plant Drinking

Invisible Ink

Hear Like a Lynx

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

Salt Dough Fossils

Gecko Experiment

Backyard Safari

Balloon Rocket Experiment

Bird Beak Game

Paper Globe Craft!

Pine Needle Observation Bottle

Nature Journal

Paper Plate Sundial

Hyena Coloring Page

Bald Eagle

Phases of the Moon

Planet Neptune

Our Solar System

Mystery Colors

Magic Balloon

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

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Service 4

NATURE ACTIVITIES


Pond dip net


Make a pond dipping net

Reuse and recycle for this one!

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Pooter


Make a pooter

To investigate minibeasts!

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Glitter-free snow globe


Make a glitter-free snowglobe

0% glitter, 100% festive!

GET STARTED

Pinecone tree


Make a pinecone tree

Make this mini tree as a gift or Christmas decoration!

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Build a bat box


Build a bat box

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

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Wildlife yoga


How to do wildlife yoga

Try these wild poses at home!

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bumblebee nest


Make a bumblebee nest

Make a cosy home for some of your buzzing friends!

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Bird hide


How to make a bird hide

View birds close up by making your own hide.

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Birds avoid windows


Help birds avoid windows

Use your craft skills to help birds avoid windows.

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Build a birds nest


Build a bird's nest

Craft your own bird nest with nature finds.

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Ground feeding birds


Feeding ground-feeding birds

Some birds prefer their food on the ground!

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Mini raft


How to build a mini raft

Have a go at making this to float on water.

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Plaster casting


How to go plaster casting

Plaster cast an animal footprint!

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Mammal tunnel

Make a small mammal tunnel

Capture footprints with this tunnel!

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Tumble trap


Make a tumble trap

Get a closer look at minibeasts with this.

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Wind vane


Make a wind vane

Study wind direction with a vane.

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Beetle bank - thumb


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 a beetle bucket

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

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Eco crabbing


Go crabbing

And respect marine life too!

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Dandelion tea


Make dandelion tea

Make fresh March-June!

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Dragonfly craft


Make a dragonfly

Get crafty with this make!

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Ladybird craft

Make a ladybird

Try this one at home!

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Nectar bar


Make a nectar bar

Perfect for pollinators!

GET STARTED

Treasure chest


Make a treasure chest

Keep your nature treasure in here!

GET STARTED

Edible pond

Make an edible pond

Recreate pondlife in the kitchen!

GET STARTED

Glow worm


Make a glow worm

Try this fab wildlife creation!

GET STARTED

Mini meadow


Grow a mini meadow

Beautiful and great for wildlife

GET STARTED

Model butterfly

Make a model butterfly

Bring your favorite butterfly to life!

GET STARTED

Natural dyes

Make natural dyes

Harness the power of nature!

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Nettle soup

Make nettle soup

Have you tried it before?

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Owl pellets

Dissect owl pellets

Find out what owls eat!

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Drawing by Corinne Welch

Nature weaving

Create your own loom and weave using natural materials

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Drawing by Corinne Welch

My street tree

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

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Blackberry crumble

Wild blackberry crumble

Find out when blackberries are in season and get baking!

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Hedgehog highway

Make a hedgehog highway

Make sure our prickly friends have room to roam!

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Journey stick

Make a journey stick

Keep an natural record of your latest adventure!

GET STARTED

Nature mandala

Make a nature mandala

Practice symmetry and pattern making with this activity

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nature table

Start a nature table

Collect and study your finds with a nature table.

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Forest guardian

Make a forest guardian

Find a special tree and give it its own features!

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Hidey holes

How to build hidey holes

Create space for visitors in your garden with these!

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Nature workout

Workout with nature

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

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Puddle jumping

Puddle jumping!

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

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Garden snails

Mark and recapture snails

Get to know these special slimy creatures!

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Cutlery pouch

Make a cutlery pouch

Why not keep your reusable cutlery in one of these?

GET STARTED

Bottle basking shark

Bottle basking shark

Celebrate this marvelous marine mammal with this craft

GET STARTED

Beeswax wraps

Make beeswax wraps

Cut down on cling film with this reusable alternative

GET STARTED

Nut hunting

Go nut hunting

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

GET STARTED

Pine cone creatures

Pine cone creatures

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

GET STARTED

Mushroom spore print

Mushroom spore print

Turn spores into artwork with this FUNgi craft

GET STARTED

Rain stick

Make a musical rain stick

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

GET STARTED

Apple bird feeder

Apple bird feeder

Try this simple bird feeder for garden visitors!

GET STARTED

Blow forest

Blow your own forest

Make awesome patterns and get crafty with a fun blow forest.

GET STARTED

Fake fossils

Make fake fossils

Fossilize your favorite nature finds with this easy guide.

GET STARTED

Footprint trap

Animal footprint trap

Find out who has been visiting your garden

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Grow an oak

Grow your own oak tree

Even the mightiest oak starts with a tiny acorn!

GET STARTED

Clean bird feeders

How to clean bird feeders

Keep bird feeders clean with these simple steps

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Leaf skeletons

How to make leaf skeletons

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

GET STARTED

butterfly painting

Create a butterfly print

Make a beautiful butterfly print with your paints.

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Insect hotel

Make an insect hotel

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

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Make your own binoculars

Make your own binoculars

Go wildlife detecting with your own binoculars!

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Bug hotel

Make a bug hotel

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

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How to make a bird feeder

Make a bird feeder

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

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compost

How to make compost

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

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Garden wigwam

Make a wigwam for plants

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

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Seed bomb

Make seed bombs

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

GET STARTED

rockpool

How to rockpool

Meet the wonderful creatures that live in rockpools.

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Make a nest box

Make a nest box

Build your own nest box and see who moves in!

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Nature's music

Nature's music

Turn natural objects into musical instruments.

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Make a deluxe hedgehog house

Make a hedgehog house

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

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Ice decorations

Make ice decorations

Hang these around your garden as winter decorations.

GET STARTED

leave your garden wild

Grow a wild garden

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

GET STARTED

mini pond

Make a mini pond

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

GET STARTED

Tree decor

Decorate a tree

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

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Leaf stack

Make a leaf stack

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

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Survival shelter

Build a survival shelter

Have a go at making a shelter in the woods.

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Christmas wreath

Make a Christmas wreath

grow a bee and butterfly garden

Grow a butterfly garden

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

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nest boxes

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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