Connect the kids with nature
Climbing trees and getting muddy knees are memories from childhood we all treasure. But they are memories many children are missing out on.
According to new research by the RSPB, only 1 in 5 children have a ‘connection to nature’. Time spent playing outdoors has halved in just one generation. Published last year, our Natural Childhood report highlighted the problems around children’s disconnection from nature.
Now, we’re working to help a new generation of children discover the outdoors.
Get your kids closer to nature with ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. There’s plenty of outdoor activities to do all year round, from watching the sunset to creating some wild art. Plan your next adventure with us.
Find a new hobby
Bird Watching
Bird watching can be done anywhere. You don’t need any specialist equipment and it is accessible to anyone.
Nearly 600 different types of birds have been seen in the UK, so you're pretty much guaranteed to spot something, from a robin to a magpie, a long-tailed tit to a jackdaw or a duck, pheasant or swan.
With so many different birds, you'll probably need a book or website to help you work out what you're seeing.
If the birds are a long way from you, then a pair of binoculars will help you to see them close-up without getting too close. You could also take photos of the birds you see or draw a picture to remind you what you've seen.
Photography