What's that about a GCSE in Natural History?
It’s not every day I hop around the living room in excitement, but a few days ago I caught a headline stating that there would be a GCSE in Natural…Continue Reading →
Forest Spotters Guide for Parkhurst Forest, Isle of Wight
The kids and I have been working hard on completing our their John Muir Trust Award – Discover Level this term,…
Projects and Activities With Badges, Awards Or Qualifications For Kids
I receive a ton of press releases in any given week, and normally I don’t pay them much heed, but…
It’s Time For A Wild Flower Hunt!
Did you know that 70% of people surveyed in a recent YouGov Poll 1 said they would love to know more about local wildflowers? But more and more – or…Continue Reading →
Results Are In! Grow Your Own Potatoes Project
This year we’ve once again participated in the Potatoes for Schools – Grow Your Own Potatoes project, whereby they send you potatoes…
Girls Who Climb Trees
I watched you the other day, sitting high up in a tree, watching the world go by. Actually, high up…
Tree Detectives’ Handbook For Tree Identification
Over the summer we bought a wonderful little book called the Tree Detectives’ Handbook with which the children are able to identify common British trees by their leaves, fruit and flowers.…Continue Reading →
Things We Learn About Ourselves In The Forest
After more than ten days of being sick, and sick and tired of being sick, and thoroughly cooped up, I…
Alfie Outdoors By Shirley Hughes {Book Review}
I didn’t grow up in the UK, or in fact in any kind of regular family – sorry guys –…
Wildlife Jack Book Review
A few weeks ago we were sent a Wildlife Jack book for review, and it’s such a lovely book. Actually I think it’s quite unusual in the way it’s done.…Continue Reading →