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What we can learn from wood ants
30 Apr 2021

What we can learn from wood ants

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Ants are fascinating. As individuals they are small and easily overlooked, however they are highly sociable insects that live in large, complex communities working together to build and protect a home, gather food and help care for the next generation. … Continued

Ant watching investigations, Ants and nature awareness, Ants and sustainable living, Black wood ants, New Forest ants
Drummers of the woods
18 Feb 2021

Drummers of the woods

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Although the month ahead can still be wintery, there are signs to listen out for that will help awaken you from winters deep slumber. Most noticeably our garden songbirds are more active and vocal – singing to signpost their territories … Continued

How to spot woodpeckers, nature awareness, New Forest National Park, Woodpeckers
Marvellous mud art
1 Feb 2021

Marvellous mud art

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Welcome back nature explorers – I hope you enjoyed meeting a few wiggly worms and learnt how important and amazing they are. It’s time to pull on your welly boots, jump outdoors and get muddy again! Mud, mud, glorious mud … Continued

exploring outdoors, mud art activities, natural art, Nature family activities
How to be a winter colour explorer
10 Jan 2021

How to be a winter colour explorer

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Welcome back nature explorers! January is a quiet month after the Christmas and New Year festivities and gardens and parks can seem empty of wildlife and colour. However, there are things to see and do outdoors – if you know … Continued

Inspiration from nature, nature art, nature explorers, winter colour activities
A Strange and Merry Christmas from Wild Heritage
14 Dec 2020

A Strange and Merry Christmas from Wild Heritage

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Now that winter is upon us and the broadleaved trees have dropped their last leaves, you may wonder ‘what are those strange balls of greenery, high up on the branches of the bare trees?’ Read on to find the answer … Continued

Mistletoe, Nature connection activities, New Forest National Park, Witches' broom
Ingenious seeds, inquisitive minds
2 Oct 2020

Ingenious seeds, inquisitive minds

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

As the summer ends, many plants are preparing for the next generation and launching their offspring into the world. October is a great month to explore and investigate your school grounds and local wild space for different seed dispersal strategies. … Continued

Autumn nature investigations, Autumn seed hunt, KS1 science plants, nature awareness, Seed dispersal strategies
Fabulous feathers
19 Aug 2020

Fabulous feathers

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Feathers are unique to birds. Strong, yet light and flexible, a single feather is an object of great beauty. Late summer, through August and September is a good time to look for feathers when adult birds are moulting: a process … Continued

Bird feather investigations, fabulous feathers, feather identification, KS1 science, nature awareness
Drawing from nature – an invitation
4 Jul 2020

Drawing from nature – an invitation

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Drawing from nature teaches us to be still, to be observant and is deeply calming. The personal benefits we can draw from nature are huge. We often look but don’t see – we forget how to listen to nature and … Continued

Drawing from nature, Mindfulness and nature, Nature and mental health, New Forest
Get to know the lonely bee
22 Apr 2020

Get to know the lonely bee

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

There are over 250 species of bee in Britain, of which surprisingly over 90% are ‘lonely’ otherwise known as solitary bees. Unlike the sociable honeybees or fuzzy bumblebees we often first think of, these live alone, do not make honey, … Continued

Mining bee actvities, Mining bees, nature awareness, New Forest solitary bees
Are you a garden minibeast detective?
25 Mar 2020

Are you a garden minibeast detective?

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Invertebrates or ‘minibeasts’ are fascinating to look for and watch. Whether they crawl, creep or buzz you can find many different species in any sized garden; under flowerpots, stones, fallen leaves, log piles or maybe hiding in the corner of … Continued

Garden minibeast detectives, Nature home learning, Outdoor garden activities

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