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.
1. Decorate any outdoor space with these beautiful hovering dragonflies made from pipe cleaners.
2. Send a "hello" in the post to a friend with one of these dragonfly cards made from sycamore seeds.
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3. Explore just how amazing earthworms are & build your own Wormery.
4. Decorate your garden with these super cute upcycled Snails. Great for keeping the birds away from growing seedlings in the veggie patch too.
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5. Make your own Seed Paper Bees from recycled newspaper & grow flowers for the bees to enjoy this Summer.
6. Design & build your own Butterfly Garden to encourage wildlife & explore minibeast habitats.
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7. Add some colour to windows with these super simple butterfly suncatchers.
8. Explore bugs from every angle with this homemade upcycled mirror discovery box.
9. Build a home for bugs in your backyard with these simple bug hotels.
10. Go on a hunt for spiderwebs & create your own spider web canvas.
11. Go on a nature hunt around your neighbourhood - perfect any time of year.
12. Track the movements of minibeasts in your outdoor space with these Bug Spotter Sticks.
13. Create your own minibeasts with a few accessories & play dough.
14. Upcycle some old materials to create a giant dragonfly puppet, great for storytelling & imaginative play.
15. Create a natural outdoor space to encourage & explore minibeasts in your backyard.
Why not grab a pair of wellie boots, head outdoors, & discover which minibeasts are hanging out in your backyard.