The Huckleberry Bug Box Review
Autumn is one of my favourite seasons for encouraging the kids outdoors. The days are still warm, and the evenings draw in a little earlier, so if we’re out just…Continue Reading →
Who Lives In The Forest Layers? Printable Worksheet
We’ve been learning all about the forest and woodland and one of the most beautiful and exciting things about the…
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…
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, and at the same time have been trying to use…Continue Reading →
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…
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 and instructions, and you have to grow your own. As…Continue Reading →
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…
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 saw the sunshine today as an excuse to layer up and…Continue Reading →