Skip to content
MENU
Home
Blog
Project: Base Camp
Clear Plastic
The Refuse 4 July Challenge
Family Adventure Ideas
100 Family Adventures
Learning Outdoors
Clock Off!
500 Fresh Air Miles
Width of GB Triathlon
Climb Everest (the height of)
The Three Peaks
Books
About us
About us
Films
Contact
Search
Search for:
Home
>
Blog
>
Learning outdoors
Learning outdoors
Back to all posts in Blog
Plastic: The amazing invention that has changed the world (but maybe not for the best)
Plastic is amazing. Drink bottles, buckets, bags and cutlery - you name it, plastic is everywhere. It's strong, durable and takes ages to break down. But whilst that's great in some ways, that's also a…
Clear Plastic Bottles
Conservation
Nature and wildlife
Ocean Plastic
Something for the weekend
READ MORE
DO: Run a reindeer (or other Christmas-related shape)
Run a shape - a family-friendly fun run Getting the kids - and sometimes other family members too - to go for a run can be a challenge; the suggestion met with, "Running's boring!" or…
Something for the weekend
READ MORE
Ella’s wild about wildlife: kingfishers
This week Ella has been out looking for kingfishers along the river Nene. Having spotted a flash of blue when out of a cycle ride, it prompted her to find out about these elusive birds.
Nature and wildlife
Something for the weekend
READ MORE
MAKE: a butter knife
How to make a butter knife out of hazel Homemade presents are always the best. We’ve been learning some bushcraft skills this year and wanted to put them to good use to make a Christmas…
Bushcraft
Something for the weekend
READ MORE
GO foraging for resources for Christmas decorations
Christmas is getting nearer and many houses have started to put up their decorations. Why not find alternatives to the traditional ones or add to those existing ones by heading into the outdoors for some…
Something for the weekend
READ MORE
Ella’s wild about wildlife – Robins
Have you ever wondered why robins are associated with Christmas? Ella has been learning about the reasons why and some fascinating facts about these cute little birds!
Nature and wildlife
Something for the weekend
READ MORE
DO – Fly a kite
Windy day? Yeah, then it's perfect for flying a kite. If you don't have one, don't worry , it's quite easy to make a simple kite.
Something for the weekend
READ MORE
Green-screen Time
Ordnance Survey's Locate app.
Something for the weekend
READ MORE
GO – visit a canal
A day by the canal or exploring the canal tow path can be a fun way to learn about the past as well as get some outdoor exercise.
Go visit
Something for the weekend
READ MORE
LEARN – some map reading skills
Reading a map and using a compass are life skills that children can start to learn at a young age. Amy and Ella give a few tips and ideas for budding navigators.
Learn
Something for the weekend
READ MORE
Learning about the Effect of Exercise on Your Body
This week Ella did an experiment to test how exercise effects the body. She and Amy took their pulses before and after exercise to see how their pulse rate and breathing changed.
Science
Something for the weekend
READ MORE
Ella’s Wild About Bird Feeders
As winter approaches and the weather gets increasingly colder the birds can find it more difficult to get the food they need. Ella loves to give nature a helping hand and decided to make her…
Nature and wildlife
Something for the weekend
READ MORE
Posts navigation
OLDER POSTS
NEWER POSTS