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7 Conker Games and Advice

Sep 3, 2023 | Nature Play & Learning

Around my home town, there are some horse chestnut trees which always have a good supply of conkers. They are a much sought after fruit with children looking for and commenting on the availability of the conkers. I now plot some of my walks to pass these trees at this...

Music and Rhythm Outdoors at The Coombes School

Feb 10, 2023 | Art & Music Outdoors

When I pick up two stones on a beach and begin to tap them together, a slight shiver goes down my spine. Not for negative reasons, but with each clink I am reminded about who I am and where I’m from. I know that thousands of years ago, adults and children will...

7 Reasons to Have Willow Structures in your School Grounds

Jan 12, 2023 | Early Years Outdoors, Gardening

This is blog post is co-written by myself and Clare Revera. She is a consultant and trainer who used work at Out to Learn Willow. This company specialises in training adults and children in the traditional craft of willow weaving, using dried and living willow. They...

A Bird Feeding Garden

Jan 9, 2023 | Early Years Outdoors, Gardening

I have previously blogged about RSPB Mersehead Reserve in Dumfries & Galloway and the accessible wildlife garden which took the art of container planting to a new height. This was not the only gem of a wildlife area. I found myself drooling over the spacious...

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...