BIG ADVENTURES FOR LITTLE EXPLORERS
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“Get up close with nature with a mini beast hunt,
it’s a great way to get children outdoors” says Nicola, Telford’s very own Ecology Specialist. A minibeast hunt is great opportunity to get out into the fresh air, test observations skills and get hands on with nature. Its a great activity for the whole family to enjoy together whether you’re 1 or 100. The Woodland Trust website is packed full of ideas on things to do outdoors with the children, offering top tips for little adventures going on a bug hunt. They have also created a handy checklist of creatures you might discover. Where to look for creepy crawlies Minibeasts live in all sorts of habitats. Many prefer dark, damp spots in gardens and woods, so this is a good place to start your hunt. Encourage children to use their best detective skills to track creatures down: • Peek under large stones and logs to find woodlice and millipedes • Peer into the cracks in tree bark and deadwood to find beetles and spiders • Poke your nose into long grass to see ants and grasshoppers • Look closely at leaves to discover caterpillars and ladybirds
You don ’t need any special equipment to go on a bug hunt, but the items below might help if your children want to get a closer look at the creepy crawlies they find. • Clear containers are useful for holding your bugs while you study them • Use a spoon or small paintbrush to gently scoop up your finds • A magnifying glass is great for examining really tiny details
Bumblebee
Worm
Resource Source: Woodland Trust
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Millipede
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