Exploring Nature in Spring

  • 20
  • 60
Time

Activity Details

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Participants

  • Group
  • Individual

What you need

  1. A list of all things Spring to spot -  see activity for list 

Intro

As the dark days of winter draw to a close, the bright days of spring bring longer days, sunshine and new beginnings. Spring is a hopeful time of year when everything bursts into life once again. Crocuses and daffodils break through the soil, buds and leaves on trees brighten up the dead-looking branches, and animals come out of hibernation to breed.

Take a small group or just one person outside into the fresh air, revive the soul and spot the joys of spring.

The Activity

  1. Plan an outing to a local park or a nearby area of natural beauty – or even just head into the garden
  2. Before you head out, chat about what kinds of things you might find related to spring 
  3. Wrap up warm if it’s still a little cool outside
  4. Go for a walk and encourage everyone to keep their eyes peeled, stopping to look and talk about anything interesting that catches their eye
  5. Look for thigs such as Daffodils, Bluebells, Tulips, Primroses, Cherry Blossoms, Willow Catkins, Blackbirds, Rabbits, listen for Woodpeckers, Dandelions, Clove and any passing Butterflies
  6. Encourage the person or group to soak up all the beautiful spring sights 
  7. Ask questions along the way about your discoveries 
  8. Head back home, once you’ve discovered lots of wild and beautiful things
  9. Discuss what you’ve seen and enjoyed over a nice cool drink