Make bugs feel welcome in your garden by creating a special spot just for them. Collect leaves, sticks, bark and rocks and place inside a crate. Fill it to the brim so there are plenty of nooks for bugs to explore. Wrap twine around the box to keep materials inside, then place your hotel in a shady spot. Head back the next day to see which bugs have checked in – and which ones are snug as a bug in a rug! Age: 3+
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A nature journal – part diary, part sketchbook – is a great way to encourage kids to spend time outside and connect with nature. The best thing about this activity is that you don’t need a lot to get started – just a notebook and pencils. There are no rules, but journalling ideas could include drawings, leaf rubbings, flower pressings or tracking how your garden changes during different seasons. Age: 5+
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