Nature Detective Day

Course Detail

Learn how to live with nature and enjoy your time outdoors more.

This is a great fun packed day for anyone who enjoys outdoor learning with a difference.

The day will consist of a variety of activities and self-directed play that will encourage your child to develop their physical, social interaction, imagination, communication, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. They will also learn the importance of sharing new skills with family, friends and others. They will have the opportunity to develop a better understanding of nature and what it has to offer through their observation and sensory skills e.g. Stop, Look and Listen (all perfectly safe for young people to take part in).

Below is a selection of activities that they may take part in depending on the time of year and the weather conditions:

• Leaf and Flower ID
• Learning about local animals
• Plant and Tree ID
• Hedge Hog Hotels
• Stop Look Listen
• Nature Watch
• Finding North
• Tracking Animals
• Learning about the Birds
• Telling the Time with the Sun
• Making Bug Hotels
• Making Journey Sticks
• Making Bird Feeders
• Learning about the Weather
• Leaf Printing
• Creepy Crawlies

The day will close with lots of memories and your very own CPD certificate of attendance.