Celebrating Minibeasts & Bugs - 15 Outdoor Activities & Crafts

Spring is the perfect time of year to search for minibeasts. So to celebrate these amazing little creatures we've collected together some of our favourite bug activities & crafts.

Play Dough Minibeasts & Bug Hunts

Today we're taking our play dough outside! We regularly go on bug hunts, so I thought we'd incorporate a little play dough play into one of our favourite activities. 

DIY Bug Spotter Sticks - Perfect for Tracking Garden Bugs

These bug spotter sticks have proved to be a big hit! We made a set last year & we've used them to identify bugs, to track their movements & to count the variety of bugs in different areas of the garden. If you fancy making your own, I've created a FREE printable featuring 12 different minibeasts.

Make Your Own Wormery with "Superworm" & Discover 8 Amazing Worm Facts!

Take one fantastic picture book, add a science experiment, & go digging in the dirt & you have one awesome outdoor adventure full of discovery! After borrowing the fantastic 'Superworm' by Julia Donaldson the other week from the library we were inspired to go & hunt for our own super worm & build him a home.

Spring Nature Hunt

It was such a gorgeous day yesterday that we just had to spend most of our time outside. Yippee!!
Minnie really seems to enjoy birdwatching, & the last few days she has been keenly scanning the garden for signs of any wildlife & signs of Spring. We've been trying to explain that the bulbs she planted way back last Autumn will soon start to grow up through the soil & start flowering, but as you can imagine this concept for a toddler is a difficult one to grasp & we've had lots of; "Now Mummy, now!"

The sunshine inspired us to go on a Nature Hunt to search for signs of Spring & those illusive bulbs! (Now I know Spring doesn't officially begin until March, but we're eager, & just going to check that it is on it's way!) ;o)

Minnie took her homemade binoculars (made craftily from a kitchen towel tube) & Mummy grabbed her camera & off we set.

Small but Mighty Churchyard Nature Trail for Children

Celebrate the wealth of wildlife in your churchyard with this fabulous Small but Mighty Nature Trail. 

30 Nature Activities for Kids Celebrating 30 Days Wild

There aren't many days of the year when we're not outdoors, hence the name of our blog. You'll find us bug hunting, mud making, tree climbing, cloud watching, or splashing in puddles enjoying all that the outdoor environment has to offer. There's always something new to explore, & we can't wait for more adventures this June with 30 Days Wild.

Mosaic Tile for Kids to make for the Garden

When Minnie & I go for walks we always come home with more than we set out with! She loves collecting 'treasures' as we stroll along. She has quite a collection now & we thought we could use them to create some outdoor art for our garden.

Simple Nature Activities for Children & Families to Explore in Your Churchyard

Looking for creative ideas to encourage children & families to explore your Churchyard? Take a look at this selection of simple nature-based activities for all ages to discover & celebrate the fabulous biodiversity your outdoor space offers.

Make your own Edible Spring Garden - Tasty Chocolate Recipe for Kids

These Edible Spring Gardens are super easy for children to create & a tasty way to celebrate the natural world. Always popular with all ages, they make a great Spring activity to explore & discover a little more about the earth beneath our feet.

20 Reasons Why it's Great to Get Gardening with Kids

Gardening offers so many opportunities for young children whether they have a large open space to explore, or a few containers on a patio, the benefits are plentiful.

20 Nature Activities to help Children & Families Explore Your Churchyard

Looking for creative ideas to engage children & families with your Churchyard? Take a look at this selection of simple nature-based activities for all ages to explore.

10 Ways to Play with Garden Flowers

Sometimes the best play prompts are the natural ones in your backyard! Here are 10 simple activities which offer opportunities to explore natural flowers, & encourage discovery, learning & creativity.

Heart Shaped Prayer Frame - Giving thanks for Creation

Here's a great outdoor prayer activity for all ages. This simple Heart Shaped Prayer Frame made from recycled cardboard offers children an opportunity to pause, explore & pray for creation. Ideal for Schools, Collective Worship, Church activities, Messy Church, or family nature walks.