Exploring Nature in Winter

  • 30
  • 60
Time
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Benefits
  • Bring Joy
  • Stay Active
  • Find Calm
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Participants
  • One to One or Group Activity

What you need

  1. A list of wintery nature items to spot - see activity for list 

Intro

Brrr. Winter has landed! But does it really have to be so gloomy? Not always. There’s something deeply comforting about being wrapped up indoors with comfort food and a blazing fire. But also something wonderfully invigorating about getting outside on those fortunate days when it’s fresh and sunny.

In a small group or with one person, venture outdoors and discover the magic of winter.

Keep an eye out for beautiful red berries on the holly trees, mistletoe clusters ripening ready for Christmas kisses, pinecones perfect for seasonal decorations, and even snowdrops as the season draws to a close.

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. Choose a dry day for the walk, and wrap up warm, as it will no doubt be cold outside!
  3. Go for a walk and encourage everyone to keep their eyes peeled, stopping to look and talk about anything interesting that catches their eye
  4. Look for things such as Holly, Pine Trees, Mistletoe,  Red Berries, Pine Cones, Honesty, Thistles Robins, Foxes, Snowdrops and Cyclamen to name a few)
  5. Encourage everyone to take in all the wintery surroundings to see what they can spot
  6. Ask questions along the way about what they have found
  7. Head back home, once you’ve discovered lots of wild and beautiful things
  8. Discuss what you’ve seen and enjoyed over a nice cup of cocoa
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