Are you looking for the perfect nature books for kids? Whether you'd like to treat a child who already loves nature, or are keen to encourage them to explore the natural world more, there's lots here to inspire you. Why it's a brilliant idea to get kids engaged with nature Nature is the most wonderful resource for educating, inspiring and engaging kids. Playing, exploring and crafting with nature is an accessible, low-cost and ...
Fun hobbies & crafts for autumn
Collaborative post With summer coming to a close, are you starting to think about hobbies and crafts to keep you occupied during autumn and winter? At this time of year the days get shorter and temperatures drop, but that doesn't necessarily mean you have to spend your free time indoors. Being outside and engaging with nature is a simple, low-cost way to combat stress and support your emotional wellbeing, so taking the hobbies outside as ...
Win a Happy Beaks bird feeding bundle
This is a collaborative post in partnership with Happy Beaks Would you like to do more to look after your local wild birds? This great giveaway from Happy Beaks will help you provide a feast for your feathered friends this autumn. Why is it important to feed wild birds? As the seasons shift towards shorter days and colder temperatures, it's harder for wild birds to find food. By the time winter arrives, natural sources of food such ...
How to garden for wildlife: 50 easy ways to make your garden wildlife friendly
Would you like to make your garden more wildlife friendly? It’s an increasingly popular garden trend, as more and more of us learn about just how important it is to use our outdoor spaces to help wildlife. What is wildlife gardening? Wildlife gardening, or wild gardening, is an approach to gardening that aims to support your local wildlife. The plants you grow, the products you use, the layout of your garden, and the way you ...
How to make a bee hotel: an easy nature craft to help garden wildlife
Would you like to make your garden more bee friendly? This simple DIY bee hotel is a great nature craft project for kids that will help you do just that. Why are bees important? Bees play a crucial role in the way our planet functions. Bees pollinate plants, which means they're really important when it comes to the food we grow. It is estimated that bees help to provide around a third of all the food we eat! By ...
Kids outdoor activities: free printable summer bucket list ideas
Are you looking for easy, fun kids outdoor activities this summer? This free printable summer bucket list has 40 things to do outside with kids, and is a brilliant way to keep them entertained and active! Summer kids outdoor activities Summer is a great time to head outside with the kids and have some fun. The days are lovely and long, the weather is mild, and there's so much to see and explore in nature. Add in the long school ...
Outdoor activities for kids: free printable spring bucket list
Do you need some inspiration on fun outdoor activities for kids this spring? This free printable spring bucket list for kids has 40 great ideas to keep them busy! Spring outdoor activities for kids Spring is such a great time of year to get outdoors with the kids and have some fun. The weather is (hopefully) warming up, the days are getting longer, and nature is coming to life. This all feels really exciting after the long months of ...
Easy ways to improve your garden in winter
A quick glance out of my kitchen window confirms that winter is definitely in residence in the garden. The light is low, the tree branches are the only real structure in sight, most plants are dormant, and the lawn is blanketed in yet another carpet of fallen leaves (note to self: make more leaf mould). This all sounds more than a little bleak, but actually it’s not that hard to add interest to your garden in ...
3 hands-on educational projects to keep kids busy
With the kids at home more right now, you're probably on the lookout for ways to keep them busy that don't involve screens. Arts and crafts are a great option. As well as being really entertaining, they're educational projects that offer an easy way to develop essential skills. Firstly, arts and crafts are great for improving hand-eye coordination. This is an especially important skill because we use it in a variety of different activities ...
Garden activities for kids: 60 fun things to do with kids at home
This list of 60 fun garden activities for kids is perfect for keeping them entertained and active when you're stuck at home. Packed with boredom-busting inspiration, it includes lots of brilliant ideas for fun things to do with kids at home in your garden, or on a walk. Whether it's growing things, crafting, exploring nature, learning about wildlife, or just letting off steam with some nature play, I've got you covered! You might also like ...
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