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Make a hedgehog home by simply laying some wood in a quiet place and covering it with moss and algae. A family of hedgehogs will love it. It will also be a good source of food, as snails, worms and insects feed off the algae.

Go on a garden safari!

Four fun and easy ways to encourage wildlife into your garden.

Turn your patch into a palace for bugs, birds and mini-beasts!

Have fun by keeping a record of all the birds, bugs, beasts and insects you find in your garden – go bug-spotting with friends and see who can spot the most in 10 minutes.

Don’t forget to ask a grown-up for any help if you need it. Adult supervision is advised for young children.

Go on a mini-beast hunt (ages 5-7)

Explore the garden and count how many mini-beasts are hiding there! 

  • Discover the best places to find them. 
  • Tick them off the list once you’ve found them. 
  • Learn how to treat them kindly.

Download instructions here

 

Make a bird feeder (ages 7-11)

This easy-to-make hanging feeder will bring birds into your garden all year round. 

  • Simple to make with a drinks bottle or yoghurt pot. 
  • See how to make it rainproof. 
  • Hang it on a high branch away from any cats!

Download instructions here

 

Give a bug a home! (ages 7-11)

Make this simple bug home from rubbish and old garden waste. 

  • Takes just minutes to make. 
  • Work out the best places to build your home. 
  • Find out how to keep the bugs happy.

Download instructions here

 

Make a mini pond (ages 5-14)

Attract frogs, newts, dragonflies and more, by adding a water feature to your patch. 

  • Work out where to put your pond.
  • Discover how to decorate it with plants and stones. 
  • Find out about the best ways to encourage the wildlife.

Download instructions here

 

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