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A range of activities designed to encourage children to get active outdoors and have fun gardening.

A tree cookie

Tree cookies

Printed from: https://finalhbks.asgoodasready.com/nature-activities/tree-cookies/

Use these directions to make tree cookies that will look good for years. These can be attached to string and be used in a room for display purposes. What you will need A thick branch (at least 4cm diameter), a bow saw, string, drill, colouring pens/paint What to do Ask an adult to saw a […]

Wind streamers (or fish kites)

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You don’t need to wait for a breeze to run wild outside and enjoy these wind streamers! A simple and effective homemade kite that the kids will have loads of fun making and flying. What you will need A thin stick or bamboo cane (no longer than your arm) Thin card (cereal packets are ideal) […]

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A simple bug hotel

How to build a simple bug hotel

Printed from: https://finalhbks.asgoodasready.com/nature-activities/bug-hotel/

This simple bug hotel is the perfect habitat for bees, ladybirds and any other small inhabitants of your garden. It’s easy to make and fun for kids of all ages! What you will need Small plastic bottle Scissors String Garden canes, straw, small twigs Hacksaw What to do Ask an adult to cut the top […]

Autimn leaves on a woodland floor

Tree-sure Hunt

Printed from: https://finalhbks.asgoodasready.com/nature-activities/tree-sure-hunt/

Have fun on this tree-sure hunt – get it? Trees are all around us, but do you know your birch from your beech? See if you can find these trees where you live using our tree-sure hunt guide for clues. Alder Alders are 18-25m tall and are found in woodland and hedgerows. This deciduous tree […]

A garden snail on a bench

Snail Racing

Printed from: https://finalhbks.asgoodasready.com/nature-activities/snail-racing/

Did you know that the annual “World Snail Racing Championships” take place in Congham, Norfolk every year? Download and decorate our easy to make race track and see which one of the speedy snails will reign supreme! Set up your track Print your race track and fold back the sides to create a stadium. Colour it in bright colours […]

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