Wear suitable outdoor clothing for the season, such as sturdy boots, layers of clothes (how many will depend on the season/weather), long sleeved tops and trousers (this will keep you and your little ones warm on cold days and stop them being burnt or being scratched on warm days), hat – sunhat in summer, warm hat in winter, sun cream in summer, gloves and scarves in winter. Also consider waterproof jackets and trousers if the weather is a bit wet; there is lots of fun to be had outside exploring even if it is raining. Especially during the spring and summer consider taking insect repellent.
There is much to see and do in all seasons - some ideas in the box below - and all year round!
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Go on a colour hunt; see how many different colours you can find in nature
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Make a clay creature using natural materials inspired by your wildlife spots
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Go on a nature scavenger hunt and see how many different treasure you can find. Why not make a list and try and find something hard, soft, round, smooth…
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Go wildlife watching! Download a spotter sheet from the links below and see what you can find!