Collaborative post If you’re a regular reader of the blog, you’ll know that I’m a big fan of getting the family outdoors, whatever the weather. And living in the UK, that means we’re dealing with the rain on a pretty regular basis! Regardless of the season, a family activity outdoors can be a pretty damp experience. We’ve learned over the years that having the right clothes and footwear can make all the difference to how much ...
6 simple garden ideas to perk up your outdoor space
Collaborative post Are you looking for some easy ways to perk up your garden? The arrival of spring and the prospect of spending more time in the garden prompts many of us to start thinking about our outdoor spaces more. It’s not unusual to take a look at the garden after a winter of neglect and realise there’s a bit of work to be done. I know my garden is definitely in need of some attention to give it a boost right ...
20 Earth Day activities for kids
Are you looking for some fun ways to celebrate Earth Day? There are lots of simple ideas in this list of twenty Earth Day activities for kids. What is Earth Day about? Earth Day started in the USA in 1970. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd around the world every year. Earth Day is all about taking time to focus on our planet and what we can do to take care of it. It’s the perfect prompt to encourage kids to think about ...
15 fun spring nature crafts for kids and nature play ideas
Are you looking for some spring nature play ideas? These lovely spring nature crafts for kids are perfect for embracing the season and getting little ones engaged with the natural world. Spring is such a fantastic season to craft with nature and enjoy nature play. Plants, flowers and trees are bursting into life, wildlife is nesting and rearing young, the weather is (hopefully!) getting warmer, and the days are longer. All of ...
Preparing your garden or outdoor space for extreme weather
Collaborative post Keeping a well-maintained garden in the UK can be a challenge. From driving rain, high winds and freezing temperatures to heatwaves and droughts, our climate offers up all sorts of extremes for gardeners to contend with. So how do you mitigate the impacts of extreme weather to protect and preserve your outdoor space? Preparing your garden for extreme weather This post focuses on the most common extreme weather ...
Christmas nature scavenger hunt for kids: free printable
Are you looking for fun outdoor activities for kids in the run-up to Christmas? This free printable Christmas nature scavenger hunt is perfect for keeping them busy - and it's a great way to burn off some of that excited energy too! At this time of year, it can be tricky to keep up the outdoor time with the kids. The days are shorter, the weather is colder (and usually wetter), and we're all busy preparing for Christmas. But there is so ...
5 great ways to explore wildlife with kids
Collaborative post There are so many great reasons to explore wildlife with kids. As well as educating children about the behaviour and biology of wild animals, it's an easy way to encourage them to have love and compassion for other creatures. In addition, many studies have shown that every aspect of the health and wellness of a child improves with exposure to the natural world. And of course, kids love to get hands-on with nature and ...
How to make your winter garden look good
Collaborative post When it comes to our gardens, we tend to focus on making them look good in the warmer months of the year. After all, this is when we use our gardens the most, whether that's to entertain, relax, or play with the kids. The problem with this approach to gardens and plants is that by the time winter arrives, your outdoor space could well be looking pretty bare and miserable. Lots of plants die back during the colder ...
4 reasons why you should build a corner garden room
Collaborative post If you're fed up with the stresses and strains of everyday life, one easy way to get away from it all is to immerse yourself in nature. Spending time in nature can help to decrease anger and tension, while also increasing positive feelings and boosting mood. It can be as simple as stepping outside your back door, and a corner garden room will make it even easier to use your garden to enjoy nature. Corner garden rooms ...
Playing outdoors: how to help kids benefit from outdoor time
Collaborative post There are lots of great reasons why outdoor time and nature play is really good for children. Research shows that children who spend time in nature tend to be more attentive, less anxious, and have better cognitive functioning and mood. Spending time outdoors is a simple way to boost wellbeing, and can provide many physical and mental health benefits. Please note if that if you have a mental health concern about you or a ...
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