Category: Wildlife & Nature Connection

66 Posts

Girl in coloured clothing lying in long grass reading a blue book called You can have an outdoor adventure

Eco, Nature Connection, Reviews

Review: You Can Have an Outdoor Adventure

July 4, 2020 — 4 Comments

Image of 4 girls standing in rhubarb patch holding large rhubarb leaves as umbrellas with leafy green hedge behind

Family Time, Gardening, Nature Connection

9 Unusual Kids Gardening Ideas – Fun Lockdown Garden Activities for all the Family

May 23, 2020 — 16 Comments

brown-dog-sitting-in-bluebell-woods-broadway-cotswolds

Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure, Plants & Trees, Poetry

Here Amongst the Bluebells – a Poem for Mayday in Lockdown

May 1, 2020 — 9 Comments

Child in silhouette painting rainbow on inside of house window during lockdown for Coronavirus Covid-19, uk 202

Indoor Fun, Outdoor Learning, Parenting & Wellbeing, Things to Make, Wildlife & Nature Connection

22 Cool Isolation Activities for Cooped-Up Kids (and adults!)

April 19, 2020 — 8 Comments

Yellow book titled The Secret Lives of Garden Bees by Jean Vernon next to purple aubretia flowers

Insects & Butterflies, Nature Connection, Reviews

Review: The Secret Lives of Garden Bees

April 13, 2020 — 6 Comments

Smiling child in greenhouse holding tray of tiny sprouting microgreen seeds

Health & Wellbeing, Learning & Jobs, Nature Connection, Parenting & Wellbeing, Plants & Trees

Microgreens – How to Grow Astronaut Food at Home

March 26, 2020 — 12 Comments

Class of beach school children standing on sand dunes looking out to sea

Beach and Ocean, Nature Connection

Beach School Rocks – Outdoor Learning at the School by the Beach

March 10, 2020 — 13 Comments

Image of carpet of snowdrops in woodland snowdrop trail

Family Time, Gardening, Places to Visit, Plants & Trees, Walking & Hiking

Sensory Snowdrops at Howick Hall Gardens

February 13, 2020 — 17 Comments

Image of homemade star decoration made with 5 driftwood sticks and string

Beach and Ocean, Eco, Family Time, Nature Connection, Things to Make

How to Make a Driftwood Star

December 21, 2019 — 7 Comments

Image of abandoned grey seal pup with white fur lying on sand

Beach and Ocean, Marine Life

Seal Pup Rescue – What to do if you Find an Abandoned Seal at the Beach

November 26, 2019 — 1 Comment

Image of 4 girls standing in rhubarb patch holding large rhubarb leaves as umbrellas with leafy green hedge behind

Gardening, Nature Connection, Outdoor Learning

How to Start a Gardening Club for Kids

June 6, 2019 — 17 Comments

Image of book titled I am The Seed That Grew The Tree next to wooden tree figurine, pine cones, an acorn and heart-shaped leaf

Nature Connection, Reviews

Review: I Am The Seed That Grew The Tree Children’s Poetry Collection

December 5, 2018 — 8 Comments

Image of two people swimming in large pool at bottom of waterfall surrounded by rocky cliffs

Beach and Ocean, Nature Connection, Rivers & Lakes

Family Wild Swimming in Madeira

November 14, 2018 — 46 Comments

Image of laughing girl in red and green top struggling to hold giant orange warty pumpkin

Family Time, Outdoor Adventure, Plants & Trees

Northumbrian Autumn Farm & Forest Fun

October 22, 2018 — 18 Comments

Image of family of 9 standing in a row on grass with backs to camera looking towards low sunset in sky

Family Time, Health & Wellbeing, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

Family Mindfulness Exercise To Connect With Nature This Autumn

October 13, 2018 — 22 Comments

Image of castle ruin in background with sparkling beach and ocean in front with white horse waves

Beach and Ocean, Nature Connection, Oxygen Time, Walking & Hiking

The Spiritual Power of Solitude & Nature Connection

September 24, 2018 — 38 Comments

Image of child's hand holding out several tiny multicoloured plastic beads with 1 penny piece for size comparison

Beach and Ocean, Family Time, Nature Connection, Plastic-free

Cubs, Nurdles, Hares and Lemons

September 14, 2018 — 27 Comments

Image of smiling girl with dark wavy hair holidng a large poster depicting drawings of creation animals, dinosaurs, planets etc

Art and Nature, Reviews, Wildlife & Nature Connection

Creation Poster by Bernard Tardieu, Free Copy for Schools

September 5, 2018 — 25 Comments

Image of whale shaped topiary in front of lake with vegetation all around

Art and Nature, Family Time, Gardening, Wildlife & Nature Connection

Visiting Tanglewood Wild Garden in Cornwall

September 1, 2018 — 15 Comments

Image of girl in pink top holding white dove looking down at camera from a height with roofs and sky in background

Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

Happy Monday! Our Feather Footed Dove Goes Home

August 30, 2018 — 22 Comments

Image of white dove sitting on wooden garden fence looking towards camera with sky in background

Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

The Dove That Came To Tea (And Stayed!)

August 7, 2018 — 7 Comments

Image of two-children-in-wetsuits-and-goggles-leaning-into-water-from-inflatable

Beach and Ocean, Family Time, Kit for Kids, Marine Life

Goggling – The New Snorkeling for Kids

July 7, 2018 — 35 Comments

Image of orange, black and white Painted Lady butterfly sitting on child's arm in red and white stripe sleeve with flower pots behind

Indoor Fun, Insects & Butterflies, Nature Connection, Outdoor Learning

Butterfly Growing at Home – Indoor Nature Fun for Kids

June 18, 2018 — 33 Comments

Image of 4 children raising a large log over a ditch among greenery in a wood

Health & Wellbeing, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

In Need of Outdoor Inspiration

June 5, 2018 — 25 Comments

Image of children-in-inflatable-canoe-on-river

Family Time, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

Go Wild Outside – 30 Super-Cool Ideas for Outdoor Family Fun

April 13, 2018 — 52 Comments

Image of shark egg case, whelk egg case, stones, sea plants, paper-looking eggs and dark leather looking pouches displayed on a sandstone rock

Beach and Ocean, Family Time, Nature Connection

Easter Egg Hunts – Sharks, Chocolate & Sunshine

April 3, 2018 — 6 Comments

Image of woman in purple coat and waterproof trousers with girl in pink and orange waterproofs playing air guitar in waves at the sea's edge

Kit for Kids, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure, Parenting & Wellbeing

5 Everyday Items To Make You (Probably) The Best Wild Parent in the World!

March 24, 2018 — 55 Comments

Image of toddler in purple dress pointing to picture of rhino in guide book with real life rhino in background at wildlife park

Family Time, Learning & Jobs, Outdoor Adventure, Wildlife & Nature Connection

Outdoor Family Nature Spotting Ideas

March 20, 2018 — 22 Comments

Image of three people in red ski jackets digging hole in snow with 2 ice axes and a saw handle half buried in snow

Hills and Mountains, Mums of the Wild, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

Snow Holing in the Cairngorms

March 14, 2018 — 21 Comments

Image of black and white dog sitting next to snow covered fence under snow drift looking up at the top of it over his head

Eco, Family Time, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

Things to Do in the Winter Snow

March 1, 2018 — 26 Comments

Image of girl in red coat and tartan trousers digging soil around a beech tree sapling being held by girl with blue coat and wellies in woodland

Learning & Jobs, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure, Plants & Trees

Tree Planting and Citizen Science Nature Surveys

February 24, 2018 — 16 Comments

Image of toddler at edge of lake wearing turquoise winter coat and white bunny hat holding a brown paper bag feeding swans, ducks and geese

Eco, Family Time, Nature Connection, Plastic-free

Duck Feeding Guide – How to Feed Wild Ducks & Geese Responsibly

January 18, 2018 — 28 Comments

Image of ruined building in clump of bare trees on moorland with blue sky

Family Time, Nature Connection, Walking & Hiking

Tired of The Wind? Adventure on Old Bewick Moor

January 11, 2018 — 18 Comments

image of girl in multi-coloured top-hanging-half coconut-fat-feeder-in-a tree

Eco, Gardening, Green Living, Nature Connection, Things to Make

How to Make a Hanging Coconut Bird Feeder

January 8, 2018 — 28 Comments

Cropped Macro image of Common Fly covered in dew drops by Alexandr Melnik

Family Time, Health & Wellbeing, Insects & Butterflies

The Best Gift You Can’t Buy This Black Friday

November 21, 2017 — 0 Comments

Image of horned white skull of wild Chillingham bull on mossy dry stone wall with woods in background

Family Time, Places to Visit, Wildlife & Nature Connection

The Wild Beasts of Chillingham

November 16, 2017 — 31 Comments

Image of rear view of Chillingham Castle with flower borders and knot garden in foreground

Family Time, Places to Visit, Wildlife & Nature Connection

Chillingham Castle and Wild Cattle

November 16, 2017 — 24 Comments

Image of newly emerged Southern Hawker Dragonfly hanging to dry from larval case on pond plant

Caroline's Rainbow, Gardening, Insects & Butterflies, Parenting & Wellbeing

Dragonflies – How To Help Children Understand Death And Loss

August 31, 2017 — 2 Comments

Gardening, Get Kids Writing, Nature Connection

Growing Up and Gardening Wild by George

July 28, 2017 — 7 Comments

Image of three wolves relaxing on rocky mound with woods in background

Animals & Reptiles, Caroline's Rainbow, Health & Wellbeing

Feeding The Wolf – Ancient Wisdom for Life’s Challenges and Cancer

June 21, 2017 — 4 Comments

Image of girl walking on path through bluebell wood

Beach and Ocean, Caroline's Rainbow, Family Time, Walking & Hiking, Wildlife & Nature Connection

Bluebells, Bodyboarding, Cancer and Chocolate Cake

May 7, 2017 — 16 Comments

Image of girl--in-garden-cleaning-nestboxes

Birds, Eco, Family Time, Outdoor Adventure

Love Nests for Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2017 — 13 Comments

Image of crayon-drawing-of-snowdrop-bulbs-and-buds-of-trees

Art and Nature, Health & Wellbeing, Nature Connection, Things to Make

Waiting For The Sap To Rise – how nature connection helps low mood

February 13, 2017 — 28 Comments

Image of girl-and-woman-selfie-with-soup-bowl

Animals & Reptiles, Gardening, Home School

Winter Sun in the Cold, Hard North

January 23, 2017 — 23 Comments

Image of red-squirrel-on-feeder-close-up

Animals & Reptiles, Places to Visit

Red Squirrels – Falling in Love with One of our Rarest Species

January 20, 2017 — 13 Comments

Image of woman-and-girls-filling-bird-feeders-in-garden

Birds, Eco, Gardening

How to Feed Garden Birds All Year Round – Seasonal Bird Feeding Guide

January 17, 2017 — 30 Comments

Image of girl-in-red-reindeer-jumper-next-to-driftwood-christmas-tree-in-a-garden

Beach and Ocean, Eco, Family Time, Indoor Fun, Nature Connection, Things to Make

How to Make a Driftwood Christmas Tree

December 20, 2016 — 16 Comments

Animals & Reptiles, Things to Make

Hedgehog Happenings – How (not) to Build a Hedgehog Home

December 12, 2016 — 7 Comments

Image of christmas-tree-and-fireplace-decorated-with-lights

Green Living, Indoor Fun, Nature Connection, Plants & Trees

Christmas Tree Care – Save The Planet With A Real or Recycled Christmas Tree

December 5, 2016 — 11 Comments

Image of wellie-tops-with-chives-and-parsley-growing-inside

Gardening, Green Living, Plants & Trees, Things to Make

How to Make a Plant Container using Recycled Wellies or Walking Boots

November 11, 2016 — 19 Comments

Image of woman-and-girl-on-water-slide-in-garden

Family Time, Gardening, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure, Parenting & Wellbeing

How to Connect with Nature in the Garden – 25 Ways To Go Wild in the Garden

October 29, 2016 — 32 Comments

Image of girl-with-blue-painted wheelbarrow-full-of-wildflowers

Gardening, Green Living, Plants & Trees

How to Plant Wildflower Seeds in a Container or Wheelbarrow

October 27, 2016 — 17 Comments

Image of girl-painting-snow-onto-a-box-scene

Family Time, Indoor Fun, Nature Connection, Things to Make

How to Help Kids Connect with Nature at Home – 17 Ways to Go Wild Inside

October 25, 2016 — 77 Comments

Image of dappled-native-oak-deciduous-woodland-glade-new-forest, England, UK

Health & Wellbeing, Learning & Jobs, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

Wild Kids Rock – 11 Reasons to Get Outdoors Into Nature NOW

October 19, 2016 — 25 Comments

Image of girl-in-space-helmet-and-space-gloves

Home School, Outdoor Learning, Plants & Trees

Kids in Space – A Home School Space Odyssey

October 17, 2016 — 6 Comments

Image of row-of-carved-pumpkins-lit-up-in-dark-with-banner

Family Time, Outdoor Adventure, Plants & Trees

Halloween Pumpkin Picking with Kids

October 10, 2016 — 9 Comments

Image of children holding up cloth painting of stone-age-timeline

Bushcraft, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Learning

5 Easy Stone Age Survival Skills For Kids

October 5, 2016 — 2 Comments

Image of black-and-white-dog-squinting-in-the-sun-lying-on-sand-dune

Animals & Reptiles, Dogs of the Wild

Throwing for Dogs – How an Everyday Stick Became a Deadly Weapon

September 29, 2016 — 21 Comments

Image of twilight-sky-with-flock-of-birds in vague V-formation

Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure, Poetry

Something Told The Wild Geese

September 28, 2016 — 3 Comments

Image of two-puffins-on-rocks-one-standing-with-fly-on-back-one-lying-down

Birds, Places to Visit

PUFFINS on the Farne Islands

September 24, 2016 — 10 Comments

Image of girl in stripy top, blue leggings and yellow wellies-blowing-giant-bubbles-in-field-with-tent-and-tipi-behind with words How to survive and love camping with children

Camping, Family Time, Nature Connection

How to Camp with Children & Love it!

September 17, 2016 — 12 Comments

Image close up of sperm whale tail dripping water in sea

Beach and Ocean, Marine Life

The Whale Thing

September 17, 2016 — 2 Comments

Image of close up of child's hands-holding-tiny-lions-mane-jellyfish-close up hands

Beach and Ocean, Family Time, Marine Life, Nature Connection, Outdoor Learning

Jumping Jellyfish

September 14, 2016 — 3 Comments

Image of turtle swimming in blue ocean with plastic bag hooked over end of beak

Green Living, Marine Life, Plastic-free

Not Wild About Plastic – 10 Easy Ways to Reduce Plastic Consumption

September 8, 2016 — 11 Comments

Image of child grinning girl in multi-coloured jacket running towards woman in blue coat with outstrectched arms and hair blowing behind

Health & Wellbeing, Nature Connection, Oxygen Time

Oxygen Time – Energy for Parenting, Energy for Life

August 28, 2016 — 34 Comments

Image Of Toddler In Sun Hat And Sun Dress On Grassy Bank Taking Photos OF Swans And Cygnets On River Bank And In Water

Home education, Outdoor Learning, Parenting & Wellbeing, Wildlife & Nature Connection

Pre-school on the Wild Side

August 25, 2016 — 15 Comments