One of my favourite things to do with my kids is to watch the birds outside in the garden. It has the added benefit of being something that can be done on a really cold winters day too, without having to go outside! I’ve talked a bit before about getting kids started with birdwatching so do … Read more
Imagine the scene above – you’ve gone out for a nice walk in the park with your toddler and new baby in a pushchair. You’re relishing in getting some fresh air, the baby is sleeping and your toddler is having heaps of fun running around, spotting flowers, squirrels and bugs. A perfect day? It … Read more
Getting outside with the kids in winter is one of those things that seem great in theory but it harder to pull of in real life! You can imagine all being snug in winter jackets, scarves and hats and enjoying a crisp day but the hard part is getting moving so that you can enjoy … Read more
If you have children who are interested in bushcraft then a kids survival kit is an excellent gift idea that will foster this hobby and also to help them be outside more. I’m going to assume that if you’re looking at these ideas then you know all about teaching your kids to use these things safely … Read more
Autumn is a great time to be getting outside. There’s plenty to see, lots of changes in the air and there’s still a good chance of nice weather. Here’s some ideas of fun outdoor autumn activities that are great for all ages from toddlers to older kids. Add in a lovely hot chocolate after you’ve been … Read more
Learning to ride a bike is one of those big milestones for your kids and something that can be much tricker than you think it should be! Here’s some tips on how to teach your child to ride a bike no matter their age. Why learn to ride a bike? Riding a bike is a … Read more
We live in the UK. It rains. Get over it! Seriously, we know that rain is likely no matter what the season in Britain so if we truly want the kids playing outside and experiencing all weather we need to get them equipped so that they can enjoy it no matter what. We can be … Read more
A really fun way to involve children in gardening and foster a love of minibeasts in the garden is by making a wormery. Wormeries are basically homes for worms to live within your garden where they’ll eat peelings from the kitchen and turn them in to useful mulch. If you’re interested in introducing a wormery for … Read more
Bats are really mysterious creatures, not helped by tales of vampires and images in movies. Going on a bat walk can bring you much closer to these animals and help you learn lots about them. Finding local bat walks Quite often you’ll find that local nature groups or bat conservationists will run bat walks. If … Read more
If you’re looking to get your kids interested in nature and want to start by simply collecting minibeasts to study then a bug hunting kit is going to be on your list of things to get. You can either purchase a ready made kit, or you can make your own – surely the best bug … Read more