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How to make a felt outdoor seat

Aug 21, 2023 | Art & Music Outdoors, Early Years Outdoors, Technologies

In 2001, on a Comenius outdoor learning course in Sweden, I had the opportunity to try felting. It was a disaster. I managed to dye my wool using fresh young birch leaves and carded it reasonably well. But the felting process was my failing. I returned home, my...

Dandelion Play – 12+ Outdoor Ideas For All Ages

Apr 15, 2023 | Early Years Outdoors, Nature Play & Learning

At this time of year, wildflowers are beginning to bloom, one of the best of which has to be the dandelion. It is a sure sign that the soil is warming up and spring has arrived. So enjoy some playful explorations for all ages. 1. Enabling children to pick dandelions...

Garlic Mustard Pesto

Apr 5, 2023 | Gardening, Nature Play & Learning

This blog post is about Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) sometimes called Jack-by-the-hedge. You can also forage for Wild Garlic ((Allium ursinum)) which is also found in many woodlands in spring time. More information and Wild Garlic recipes can be found on the...

Nettle Soup

Mar 29, 2023 | Early Years Outdoors, Gardening, Health & Wellbeing, Nature Play & Learning, Technologies

The one activity my son remembers from his nursery days was making nettle soup. He recalls the excitement of wearing tough gloves and not believing he wouldn’t be stung in the mouth when he ate the soup. Spring is the time of year for making nettle soup. Young...

10 Tips: Planters, containers and raised beds

Mar 28, 2023 | Gardening

When I advised schools and preschools about planters, containers and raised beds, I would do this from a practical learning and play perspective. There are some advantages to container planting: A well-loved and looked after planter, pot or container can transform the...