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Improving children’s nature knowledge through play

The nature knowledge trails from Pensthorpe and Orchard Toys set against a background of wood

Two Norfolk-based businesses have joined forces to improve children’s nature knowledge through exploration and play. Pensthorpe, the 700-acre nature reserve that is one of the most biodiverse in England, and Wymondham-based international toy manufacturer Orchard Toys have created two trails for Pensthorpe’s summer event, Beasts and Beaks, which runs until 5th September, so you still have time to … Read more

Review: Build your own eco-friendly microscope

If you are looking for a fun activity to keep your nature-loving kids occupied why not introduce them to the new eco-friendly Build Your Own Microscope from the Build Your Own range. Made using sustainable cardboards and minimal plastics, the fully functioning microscope offers a great way for the whole family to spend time together – and … Read more

New Community Wildlife Space at Capel Crystal Palace Park

Capel Manor College has announced  the opening of the Crystal Palace Park Community Wildlife Space. The nature space has been part-funded by Bromley Council’s Community Project Fund. Bromley Councillors, investors, students and members of the community all gathered for the grand unveiling of the community wildlife space in October, and ceremoniously cut a green ribbon to … Read more

An interview with…Simon King

We interview Simon King about his new book, Nature Watch. Known to millions as a presenter of the BBC’s Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Big Cat Diary, he is one of the world’s leading experts in field-craft, wildlife watching and wildlife photography. Simon has worked as a natural history filmmaker for almost 30 years, on TV programmes … Read more