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On Wednesday 26th August our Wildfamilies session once again returned to the Washlands and it was a glorious day!
Last time we explored the Washlands the weather was wild, this week we had blue skies, and sunshine. Not exactly what was expected, so always be ready to swap the hood for shades.
Last Friday was the first session back for our Wildchild events and we had an amazing time!
As you may have seen from my previous blog posts, I’ve been very busy creating resources for families to enjoy during lockdown. I have really enjoyed making how to sheets and trying new crafts. Now I am really happy to be able to set up sessions for families to once again enjoy the outdoors safely.
Last week I was able to visit the Trent Valley landscape, for the first time since lockdown and I wandered round the Washlands. While I walked I spotted the amazing Burton Swans art work being installed in different places. There really are wonderful pieces to look out for.
Transforming the Trent Valley's WildChild Officer show us a great craft idea for all the family to enjoy making. Why not have a go yourself at making a butterfly feeder.
Share your creations on social media using #thetrentvalley.
Transforming the Trent Valley's WildChild Officer show us a great craft idea for all the family to enjoy making. Why not have a go yourself at making a mini den.
Share your creations on social media using #thetrentvalley.
Transforming the Trent Valley's WildChild Officer show us a great craft idea for all the family to enjoy making. Why not have a go yourself at making a dreamcatcher.
Share your creations on social media using #thetrentvalley.
Transforming the Trent Valley's WildChild Officer show us a great garden craft idea for all the family to enjoy making. Why not have a go yourself at making a really wild spiders web?How difficult can it be?
Share your creations on social media using #thetrentvalley.
Following this weeks Lockdown BioBlitz using the theme of texture, shape and form, Transforming the Trent Valley's WildChild Officer Kathryn shows us hot to take imprints of the textures and shape of leaves found in our gardens or during a walk in the countryside. Have a go yourself or you could try making leaf prints or sticking different leaves onto a sheet of paper to make a leaf collage?
Share your creations on social media using #thetrentvalley.
After spotting a few butterflies flying through the garden, I thought it would be nice to make a butterfly feeder. So here is my version of the classic butterfly feeder.
Planters and seed trays can be made from everyday rubbish we normally put in our recycle bin.
Why not give that single use plastic a secondchance with these handy planter ideas?
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Like many people at the moment I've been baking cakes and now have an empty egg box!
There are many great ideas that you can use an egg box for including…
On one evening in particular as the sun was setting I was surprised to see a small shadow flying above.
It moved very quickly, soaring through the sky...
How many bugs can you spot in your garden?
See what lurks and scuttles around in your garden. Woodlice, worms, moths, beetles and slugs. How many more can you find?
Share your completed spotter sheets with us on twitter using #thetrentvalley
I found some clay and decided to mould some creatures, and use natural materials to add features. My go-to clay creation is usually the hedgehog because I can make the spines from sticks but I wanted to do something more challenging and since it is Spring...
I decided to look out my window and whichever bird I spotted first I would draw.
I sat and looked out my window for 10 minutes before I spotted a lovely House Sparrow and here is the result…
For this post I am inspired by my colleague Rod’s recent blog about the Romans. The Romans have made their mark on the Trent Valley Landscape leaving behind remnants of their roads.
For this post I am taking inspiration from a spider and spinning a web. It’s something straight forward and very relaxing to make. When you weave the circles around the web you get into a calming groove (if you’re also able to sit outside and listen to nature in your garden added bonus!).
How to make biodegradable planters from recycled materials
A simple how to guide to making biodegradable planters from recycled materials found in your home.
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Its Springtime! You can feel it in the air and there are signs everywhere, from yellow flowers sprouting up to blossoms falling from trees. So, I am not surprised that the first nature-themed activity I could think of was planting seeds.
How many different types of bird can you spot in your garden?
This handy spotter sheet is perfect for children and adults to discover and identify some of the bird species that visit your garden.
Share your completed Garden Bird ID Spotter Sheets with us on twitter using #thetrentvalley
How many different types of butterfly can you spot in your garden?
This handy spotter sheet is perfect for children and adults to discover and identify some of the butterfly species that visit your garden.
Share your completed Garden Butterfly ID Spotter Sheets with us on twitter using #thetrentvalley
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