Kid Friendly Nature Activities

Move like an animal! For this nature-based activity, head outside and into a forest or onto a beach where you can walk quickly, run, jog or hike.

Why not attract some butterflies to your yard for observation? Definitely plant some non-invasive, native plants that butterflies love, like red-flowering currant, oceanspray, or anise hyssop. Also, create basking spots for butterflies by placing a few flat stones in sunny, sheltered locations. And of course, have fun making a butterfly feeder!

Head into the forest, think of butterflies, gather some leaves and create those beautiful winged creatures!

If you’re lucky this time of year you may find a caterpillar or a chrysalis and be able to watch a great example of metamorphosis. Even if you aren’t that lucky, surely you can spot some butterflies fluttering by!

This challenge will take a bit of time. You definitely can’t complete it in a day, or even two, as plants take time to grow, but it’s definitely worth the wait, we promise. If you don’t think you’re green-fingered then follow our tips for success.

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 natural world…but make sure you’re not making your art from another creature’s home.

Play a classic game of “I Spy,” with a twist. Look for plants and animals outside your home.

Early Maths and Numeracy skills are fun to play and do!

Join Hand-In-Hand Nature Educator Sue McGiffin for a yoga session!