Head outdoors and leap into summer with our list of 50 Things to do before you’re 11¾. Are you ready to try out 50 of the wildest, most fun-packed and exciting things to do in the great outdoors? Do your favourite activities over and over again, or try all 50: the choice is yours. There’s lot’s you can tick off at our coast and countryside places in North and West Dorset, and many can be done at home and in your garden.
The best '50 Things' challenges this summer
No. 6 Go welly wandering
During those spring rain showers, what could be better than chucking on your wellies and waterproofs and zooming around in the puddles, soaking up all the watery fun?
No. 7 Fly a kite
When there's a bit of wind in the air it's the perfect time to enjoy one of the purest pleasures in life. So, if you haven't flown a kite before, what are you waiting for.
No. 18 Create some wild art
When it comes to creating wild art the only limit is your imagination. What will you use and how? There’s so much to choose from in the nature world, but make sure you’re not creating your art from another creatures home.
No. 23 Get up for the sunrise
There’s something magical about sunrise. Try getting up early with the birds to see the beginning of a new day.
No. 25 Join nature's band
Head to a wild place and listen to natures music around you. Birds singing, leaves rustling and waves crashing – the more you listen, the more you’ll hear. Try using things that your find in nature to create your own song.
No. 26 Hunt for fossils and bones
Journey back in time and search for clues to the life of animals and plants from the past. Fossil hunting is mammoth fun for all the family.
No. 33 Go cloud watching
There's lots you can learn from looking at the clouds. Choose a comfortable spot on a warm spring day, lie back and start watching.
No. 44 Watch a bird
To be a successful bird watcher, you'll need to be as quiet as a mouse while you keep a look out for our feathered friends. What will you spot?
No. 48 Keep a nature diary
Keep a record of your amazing adventures in nature, capturing your memories of the animals and plants you’ve seen.
Get your little ones to closer to nature and head our for an adventure in the great outdoors. Download our list of 50 Things to do before you’re 11¾ here.
