Nature Detectives
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Nature Detectives help to engage, educate and enthuse children and young people with a lifelong love of, and concern for, the natural world. Families play a key role in nurturing children's enjoyment of the natural world. Whether it's weekend walks in the woods or climbing trees in your local park, time spent outdoors together is hugely beneficial.
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Discover nature on a walk
While you're getting your daily exercise, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife. Even though it's winter, there's plenty to see and hear. Encourage your family to look out for:
- birds feasting on berries
- squirrels scampering up and down trees
- animal footprints in frost or snow
- the tuneful singing of a robin
- snowdrops popping up out of the ground.
Be an icy artist
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The lack of humans and noise outside has resulted in lots of birds buzzing around.
At Rachel Keeling the children are supported to care for the flora and fauna of our garden.
If you are lucky enough to have a balcony, window box or a small garden and you have some of the ingredients listed below: maybe you could make a bird feeder.
STAY SAFE.
The lack of humans and noise outside has resulted in lots of birds buzzing around.
At Rachel Keeling the children are supported to care for the flora and fauna of our garden.
If you are lucky enough to have a balcony, window box or a small garden and you have some of the ingredients listed below: maybe you could make a bird feeder.
STAY SAFE.
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Make natural art
We love art and crafts! To mix things up, put the pencils and crayons to one side and look for natural art materials instead. Collect fallen leaves, petals and sticks and use them to make a picture or sculpture. Please make sure you don't pick wildflowers, however, as they are important for wildlife and some are protected by law.
You could even use the objects as 'stampers' or paintbrushes - dipping them in paint and rolling, brushing or stamping them on paper to create interesting patterns and effects.
You could even use the objects as 'stampers' or paintbrushes - dipping them in paint and rolling, brushing or stamping them on paper to create interesting patterns and effects.
Get creative - natural objects make excellent art materials.
Ladybird potato stamps
Who doesn't love a cheerful ladybird? This fun activity is great for little ones. You just need a potato, paints and paper.
Watch our video to see what to do then get creative. You can even experiment and make other creatures like bumblebees, woodlice or shield bugs.
Watch our video to see what to do then get creative. You can even experiment and make other creatures like bumblebees, woodlice or shield bugs.
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Being Creative
You could make masks, puppets even use an odd sock to make a hand puppet! Try to get some fresh air if you are all healthy by taking a walk early in the morning or later in the evening whenever it is less busy near you. 
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