Family activity: how to make a nature mandala
Get outdoors and collect some seasonal finds, then create a beautiful pattern with what you've found
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Family activity: snail racing
Which are faster, snails or slugs? Set up a race and find out!
How to tell the difference between grasshoppers and crickets
Grassland and heathland are buzzing at this time of year, but is it a grasshopper or a cricket you can see? Get some top tips to work it out!
Family activity: how to make string from nettles
Claire shows us how you can make your own string from the dried stems of stinging nettles. You could make a bracelet, use it to lash poles together for a shelter, or use it anywhere you need…
Family activity: how to craft a bird's nest
Join Rhiannon to find out how you can make your own bird's nest using materials you can collect yourself
Family activity: how to make a pitfall trap to collect mini-beasts
Claire shows us how to catch marvellous mini-beasts in your garden to get a closer look
Family activity: how to be a nature detective
Sarah and Claire show us how to lay a trail around your garden or green space and discover amazing wildlife!
How to tell the difference between dragonflies and damselflies
Get some top tips for telling the difference between dragons and damsels
Family activity: how to make a butterfly feeder
Grab whatever supplies you have at home and make a colourful feeder to attract butterflies!
Family activity: how to make salt dough leaf art
Join Martha and Reuben as they show us how to make a tile, hanging decoration and even a bowl using salt dough. Find your leaves and off we go!