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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

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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
Winter Colours Wander
29 Jan 2020

Winter Colours Wander

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

There’s no such thing as bad weather, just unsuitable clothing. So put on something waterproof, some sturdy footwear and a favourite woolly hat – now you’re ready for an outdoor adventure! Although its quieter in winter and the woodlands seem … Continued

Nature connection activities, outdoor learning, winter colour activities, winter evergreens
Fungi through a lens
27 Oct 2019

Fungi through a lens

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

There are many wonderful subjects to photograph in the New Forest National Park but my favourite is without doubt mushrooms. A walk anywhere during the autumn amongst its woodlands, open heaths and grassy lawns will reveal a world of weird … Continued

New Forest National Park, Photographing fungi
Friend or Foe? – Identifying berries
25 Aug 2019

Friend or Foe? – Identifying berries

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Now towards late summer, our hedgerows are full of colourful fruits and berries, so I thought it would be a good time to focus on some of the common edible and non-edible berries you might find. This blog post is … Continued

Identifying hedgerow berries, nature awareness, Nature family activities, wildlife
Meet the ancients
21 Jun 2019

Meet the ancients

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

The New Forest is not new as its name suggests and is home to many ancient trees. Remarkably old and full of character, ancient oak and beech trees are a living timeline to the Forest’s past and provide valuable homes … Continued

Nature connection activities, New Forest ancient oak trees, New Forest National Park, oak tree actvities, tree detectives
Nest Weavers
21 Mar 2019

Nest Weavers

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Birds build a nest to lay their eggs in and to safely hold their growing brood until they fledge. There a many ingenious nest designs which range from delicate cups of woven moss, lichen and spider webs to nests made … Continued

bird nesting activities, bird watching, learning in school grounds
Our future naturalists – bird watching with children
17 Jan 2019

Our future naturalists – bird watching with children

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

It surprised me that there doesn’t seem to be that much on the web about birdwatching activities with children. So I decided to put down a few of the ideas that I have used to nurture childrens’ natural curiosity and … Continued

bird watching, birdwatching activities with children, children, nature awareness

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