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Land Art

For a fun, free, nature-inspired addition to your week, why not get creative and make some original land art using the materials around you?

Barefoot Walking

Get connected with nature & go barefoot today! We discover there are more benefits to taking your shoes off than 'it feels nice'...

Nature Boats

Engage brains and bodies for a day of water-play: make boats from nature & see how they float!

Homemade Dandelion Lemonade.

Dandelions aren't just for bees and guinea-pigs, they make a refreshing addition to homemade lemonade too!

Den Building - Let's Get Outside!

For the best fun this summer, head outdoors and make a den. We explore the many reasons why...

Naturally Dyed Eggs

Transform white eggs using natural plant dyes - we used beetroot and turmeric from our Potion Making Kit.

Edible Flower Lollipops

Edible spring flowers encased in home-made lollipops make the prettiest after-school treat and are super-quick to make.

Spring colours - an alternative treasure hunt.

We explore nature's springtime colour palette with a lovely colour-hunt activity for all ages.

The Importance of Outdoor Play for our Children’s Mental Health and our Own.

Children’s mental health and wellbeing is enhanced by spending time outdoors.

Spring Equilux - Longer Days are Coming!

More time to play in nature? We say *hooray* for the Spring Equilux (and find out what that is).

Memories of a Young Birdwatcher

Memories of bird nests over 50 years ago remind our guest blogger what made his 11 year old self fall in love with bird watching.

Outdoor Reading

We celebrate the joy of curling up with a book outdoors for a full sensory experience to boost mood and imaginations.

Willow Hearts

Simple willow hearts - a nature inspired Valentine.

Cranberry Heart Feeders

This is a lovely Valentine inspired activity for children that also offers a special nature connection - feeding the birds and wildlife in their ow...

Winter Solstice Family Traditions

It may be the shortest day - but it can be one of the most special of the year. We suggest a few traditions to adopt at winter solstice.

Hoar Frost

Do you know how hoar frosts form? Next time the ice forms like hair strands - go outside and revel in its beauty!

Furoshiki Wrapping

The Japanese art-form of 'furoshiki' is a beautiful and eco-friendly alternative to gift wrapping this Christmas - why not try it like we did?

Zwetschgenmännla & Zwetschgenweibla - Prune People

Traditional German symbols of good luck, gifted at Christmas and New Year - we make Zwetschgenmännla and fall in love with dried fruit.

Our Wooden Mallets

The process behind the product - we shine a light on our wooden mallets and discover what makes them so special.

Stick Christmas Tree Decorations

Bring the nature indoors for a handmade Christmas - these stick-tree decorations make a lovely eco-friendly display.

Forever Play

We are so proud and happy to share with you our Christmas film, which we hope offers you 1.41 full minutes of heart-warming pause, during thes...

Nature Wands

Make your own nature wands for a spell-binding indoor craft activity that is perfect for young witches and wizards.

Eco Gift Wrapping Inspiration

Three eco-alternatives to wrapping paper that will delight the recipient and not end up in landfill.

Christmas Film - Behind the Scenes

Way back at the start of the year we were reflecting on the nature of play - and particularly what makes it universal, timeless and instinctive. We...