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Tweak to transform your shed

Apr 18, 2023 | Gardening, Science Outdoors

Sheds are very useful places. Most of us consider their value in relation to the storage of resources. This particular shed can be found at the Dearne Valley Old Moor RSPB Reserve. It demonstrates how you can add a few bits and pieces to create shelter, water,...

A Creative, Accessible, DIY Wildlife Garden

Jan 8, 2023 | Community Involvement, Gardening

Occasionally you come across a place where you can see a labour of love has happened. Many years ago the RSPB Mersehead Reserve had accessible wildlife garden. It was not a showy or pristine place. Functionality ruled. However there were subtle touches here and then...

8 Easy Minibeast Habitats Young Children Can Make

Jun 12, 2022 | Gardening, Science Outdoors, Technologies

When children go bug hunting, many often want to create homes for minibeasts. Any measures which improve the biodiversity of an outdoor space help. Creating a range of habitats will help attract more creatures into the grounds. In the photo above, this minibeast...

Wee Green Fingers

Mar 14, 2017 | Early Years Outdoors, Gardening

For schools and pre-school settings wishing to increase biodiversity within their school grounds or outdoor space, then planting a wide range plants, shrubs and trees that benefit different wildlife helps. Biodiversity literally means diversity of life. Native flora...

Pokémon Go – 7 Game-changing Approaches to Learning Outside

Jan 15, 2017 | Technologies

In 2016 I spent a lot of time on the road. I’ve had the privilege of working in many different areas of Australia before visiting several international schools in Hong Kong. I was briefly back home before joining the Education Iceland study trip and conference....