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We know that some people may be looking for some inspiration for ideas to keep occupied over the spring break and beyond.

We would usually be welcoming families to take part in learning activities at the Lake District National Park's visitor centre, Brockhole. Unfortunately, we're not able to just now so we've scoured the internet to bring you a list of the best learning resources we can see for children and families.

Here are our top sites to visit for some inspiration and ideas for things you can do inside, in the garden, to keep you and your children entertained. If you don't have a garden, don't worry, there's still lots for you in these suggestions.

Please remember to Stay at home, Protect the NHS and Save lives.

Top 10 Picks:

1 The Wildlife Trusts wildlife gardening

The Wildlife Trusts have some lovely ideas of projects to help wildlife in your garden, from instructions on how to build bug hotels to wildlife friendly vegetable gardens. A great way to spend time whilst staying at home.

They also have some great webcams to watch wildlife around the country from the comfort of your own home. Just because we can't go out doesn't mean we can't see what the wildlife is up to! https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/webcams
This is a great resource for activities to do with nature, with brilliant activities for outside at home, make your own spotter sheets as well as other resources such as colouring pages and word searches: www.wildlifewatch.org.uk

2 The Woodland Trust Tree Tools
The Woodland Trust have 'Tree Tools for Schools' and craft ideas
They have all sorts of wildlife spotter sheets you can use in your garden as well other practical activities and facts about everything natural! There are printables and some interactive quizzes too, with links to the science curriculum for both KS1 and KS2

3 The RSPB activities and stories

Calling all wildlife lovers and crafters! The RSPB have a fun and learning section with some excellent ideas for activities that you can do at home, inside and out, as well as interactive games.

They also have some lovely wildlife inspired audio stories and stories to read on their website too.

4 Naturally Learning 50 outdoor Toddler activities

Naturally Learngin has some lovely ideas for outdoor fun you can have with little ones in the garden.

5 The Met Office Weather Learning

For those budding meteorologists why not visit the www.metoffice.gov.uk for everything weather related! Take a look in their 'learn about' section for schools, they have some cool experiments to try at home as well as colouring sheets, weather facts and videos.

6 The Ordnance Survey Mapzone

The OS Mapzone has interactive games and information to help your aspiring mountaineers: https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/mapzone

Also keep an eye on their https://getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ page as they will also be updating it shortly to include some ways of bringing the outdoors in, with navigation practice and garden ideas.

7 Friends of the Lake District Dark Skies Cumbria

Looking for some evening inspiration? Check out the Friends of the Lake District's Dark Skies Cumbria with their 'Dark Skies Discovery Pack' and stargazing tips that you can adapt to use in your garden or from a window. The evenings may be getting lighter but it doesn't mean we can't appreciate the stunning night sky.

8 BBC Gardening with Children

And finally for the green fingered out there, try the BBC Gardening with Children for some ideas for what to grow and other fun activities for your garden.

9 Instagram Ideas

For those of you on instagram there are some great accounts and # to follow for inspiration so get searching. Two of our favourite places to see what people have been up to are: #naturecrafts and #natureplay

10 Have you heard of John Muir?

John Muir was an amazing man whose love of nature inspired the protection landscapes and the formation of National Parks!

The John Muir Award is an environmental award that anyone can do . They've produced some fantastic resources, which we think you will love!

We hope that you have been inspired to try out even a few new activities over the coming weeks. Have fun!

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We know that some people may be looking for some inspiration for ideas to keep occupied over the spring break and beyond. We would usually be welcoming families to take part in learning activities at the Lake District National Park's visitor centre, Brockhole.

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Adventures Live with Ben Fogle - every day at 4pm

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Mind over Mountains Facebook group with videos to support mental health during self-isolation

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It's easy to fall into unhealthy coping mechanisms when stuck behind four walls. Our latest lockdown inspiration is from mountain cook and mental health speaker Harrison Ward (a.k.a. out more on his website - Fell Foodie) who openly shared how a passion for the outdoors and food helped him overcome alcoholism and depression, and the importance of reaching out to others... During this boom of home baking Harrison also shared some top cooking tips - you might feel hungry by the end of this episode! Find... www.fellfoodie.co.uk

On Thursday we'll be speaking to Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson - human-powered explorer who's been on 50 expeditions in 5 continents, including rowing 12,000km from Singapore to New Zealand.

We know a lot of people will be struggling with isolation in lockdown so we started this series with inspirational adventurers, athletes and speakers to share their tips on staying resilient and mentally well during tough times. If you enjoy the episodes we'd be very grateful for any shares and donations to Mind Over Mountains so we can support all who need us once this settles down - thank you! www.mindovermountains.org.uk/realresilience

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Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced gym goer, our free workouts will help you to burn fat, as well as build your strength and fitness.

Explore the video library below to find a workout that suits your fitness needs and level. Make sure you check out the brand new Full Body Fit series, made in collaboration with Fitbit.

If you want more help with your training we have personal trainers in every gym who can help put together a bespoke programme for you.

Not getting the results you want? No worries - Fitbit and PureGym have got you covered, bringing you a series of workout videos to help you train smarter and get better results.

The 'Full Body Fit' series, featuring Fitbit ambassador James Stirling and Physiotherapist and personal trainer Lilly Sabri, will guide you through a set of workouts to target your whole body, helping you to get stronger, leaner and fitter.

Abs workouts

Strengthen your core and improve your posture with our beginners, intermediate and advanced abs workouts. Click below to watch the workout video which suits your fitness level.

Try to complete as many repetitions as you can for each exercise and make sure to keep your core engaged through the workout.

Arm workouts

Sculpt strong and toned arms and improve your upper body strength with our arm workout videos geared for all fitness levels.

Leg workout

Get strong and shapely legs in under 30 minutes with our leg workouts which promise to work your inner thighs, quads, glutes and hamstrings.

All you'll need for these lower body workouts is a mat, a barbell, and some weights - we suggest using dumbbells, a light to moderate weight barbell and a kettlebell.

Glute workout

Having strong glutes is essential for improving overall lower body strength and fitness but also for everyday function. If you are sitting down for the majority of your day, your glute muscles can switch off and not work as optimally as they should be which can result in tight hip flexors. Try the workout below to tone your lower body with this workout which mainly targets your glutes - one of the biggest muscles in your body.

Total body HIIT workouts

Torch calories and burn fat with these total body workouts that will help to improve muscle tone and cardiovascular endurance in under 30 minutes. These workouts are designed to elevate your heart rate and make you sweat. When you do these workouts, try to complete as many rounds as you can for each exercise.

For this workout, you will need a mat, a pair of dumbbells and a barbell.

If you're not sure whether a work out is suitable for you, please consult your doctor before you start it. If you're unsure of how to perform any of the above exercises, please ask help from a PT at your gym.

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Forget everything you know about abdominal exercises: you do not have to perform endless stomach crunches on the floor for that 6 pack. This standing abs routine strengthens your entire core and works your cardiovascular fitness, too.

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Design your own beautiful bugs using the Backyard Nature Love Bugs colouring sheet. It is the perfect activity for a rainy day when getting out on your patch is a lot harder.

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We are in awe of the resiliency and creativity of the children and nature movement in responding to this crisis. We've compiled these tools and resources from key partners and leaders around the world.

Government recommendations about spending time outdoors are changing on a near-daily basis. Use these resources as they relate to your location and your family's needs, in keeping with local regulations and CDC recommendations.

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For many of us, getting outside exploring and being active borders on being a basic need. For us to function optimally, it is almost as essential as eating food and drinking water. And if we don't get our fix, things can go downhill quickly.

Right now, many of you will be experiencing self-isolation. In the following months this may become enforced isolation for longer periods of time than we might be comfortable with. This will pose a great deal of challenges for us all, and taking care of our mental health will become as important as staying physically healthy.

Staying positive through all of this is the best possible thing we can focus on. But that can be easier said than done, especially for outdoorsy folk who draw so much positivity from spending time in the wild.

So to ensure that we all stay sane and as healthy as possible during these unpredictable and changing times, I've put together a list of activity ideas to do at home. Most of them are pretty easy to implement if you are feeling well. And a few of them can even be done if you're not feeling tip-top.

Enjoy!

23 ways for outdoorsy folk to stay sane during isolation

01Learn to whittle

If you have a sharp pocket knife and some bits of wood or sticks kicking around then you've just taken care of at least a day of time in self-isolation. Whittling is a slow-paced activity which requires time and patience. It's the kind of thing many of us dream about having the time to do in everyday life. Well, now's your chance! Not only is whittling a great new skill to acquire, it's also a very good way to calm the mind and de-stress during times of uncertainty.
For some basic tips and guidance read our beginner guide to whittling.
02Buy from an independent outdoor retailer

If you've been putting off buying that new jacket you've had your eyes on (and you're lucky enough to have some cash reserves), now's the time to take the plunge. But if at all possible, seek out small, independent retailers and brands to buy from. Even your local outdoor shop might be able to mail you the item. In these uncertain times, it's the small companies that will suffer the most. So support them whenever possible.
If you don't need to buy anything right now, then consider buying a gift card instead.
03Have a outdoor movie night

Watching adventure movies and documentaries is a great way to while away a few hours. It's also one of the best ways to get inspired for your next challenge, getaway or outdoor endeavour. Make an evening of it by setting up your TV, laptop or projector out in your backyard. Get the corn popping, bring out your warmest sleeping bag and enjoy getting inspired under the stars.
For ideas on what to watch, read our round up of adventure movies.
04Listen to an adventure podcast

If you're battling with illness and really not feeling like doing much, listening to a podcast is a highly effective and low effort way to stave off boredom. There are tons of great adventure podcasts out there to inspire, intrigue and entertain. A couple I enjoy are The Dirtbag Diaries and The Outdoors Station.

05Cook your dinner over a campfire

You don't need to be out in the wild to enjoy outdoor cooking. In fact, campfire cooking in your backyard means you can try new recipes and cooking methods without too much prior planning. If you're worried about ruining precious food supplies then why not just try making some bread on a stick? It's fun, uses very few ingredients and it's very difficult to get it wrong. The kids will love making it, too.
Here's how to make bannock bread, and a few camping recipes to try.
06Take stock of your outdoor gear

Time on your hands means time to get organised. Gather all your outdoor gear and clothing together and create an inventory of everything. In the process you'll figure out what needs to be repaired and cleaned, what you really don't need anymore, and what you could do with adding to your gear list.

If you need to make a few spare bucks then get your unwanted gear on Ebay. Better still, donate it to charities that distribute it to people in need.
Read our guide to recycling unwanted gear and clothing for more information.
07Clean and treat your gear

We all know that we're supposed to clean our hiking boots regularly and that applying treatments to our gear will prolong its life. But do we do it? Like heck we do! Break that habit today and get scrubbing. Order some Nikwax treatments to apply to the appropriate items once they're cleaned up.
Some essential reading and tips: how to wash a sleeping bag, how to clean hiking boots, how to re-waterproof a tent.
08Repair damaged gear and clothing

No matter how small the tear or how insignificant those loosening stitches may seem, repairing damaged gear before it gets worse is key. "A stitch in time saves nine", and all that. Inspect all your clothing and gear and get sewing! There are plenty of online tutorials to help you do it well. If you're new to needlework then it's probably a good idea to practice on rags and scraps of fabric before you go plunging pins into your favourite down jacket!

09Learn and practice knots

If you spend time outdoors and enjoy camping, sailing, climbing, bushcraft etc, then you'll probably be able to tie the most useful knots with your eyes closed. That said, knot-tying is the sort of skill that can easily fall by the wayside if you don't do it regularly. So grab a piece of string or rope, practice loads and then get learning news ones. By the time you get to use your newly learned knot-tying skills they'll be second nature to you.

If you're looking for some basic knots to start with, you can learn how to tie them by reading our camping knots and climbing knots articles.

10Get or stay in shape

Just because you can't get out to the gym doesn't mean that your fitness has to go out of the window too. There are LOADS of ways to stay in shape at home and you don't even need any equipment to do it. Staying active is one of the best things you can do to stay sane if you're confined to your home, not to mention the physical health benefits you'll get from fitness and strength. Write yourself a schedule that you feel is reasonable and achievable and then try to stick to it. If you're new to fitness, then start small and build it up.
For ideas on exercises and workouts that you can do at home or in your backyard, watch the videos in our fitness for hiking and snowboarding workout articles.
11Make a DIY bike trainer

Another great way to stay in shape from the comfort of your home is to rig your bike up to a bike trainer and jump in the saddle. If you don't already have one, or are unwilling/able to order one to your door, then how about making your own?!

12Start bird watching

Whether you live in an urban area or in the middle of nowhere, bird watching is something you can do from the comfort of your sofa. Set up a bird feeder that you can see from a window and then wait patiently for our feathery friends to come flocking in. Bird watching isn't for everyone but if you give it a try I think you'll be surprised at how exciting having your first visitor to the feeder can be, especially when you've got time on your hands!

The chances are, that at some point during your isolation time, you're not going to be feeling up to vigorous workouts. At these times, practicing yoga is a great alternative, as well as something to include in your daily routine when you are feeling well. Turn your living space in a place of calm with low lighting, candles and gentle music, and take the moves at your own pace.
Read how to do yoga moves for hikers, surfers and climbers. Or check out my favourite online yoga teacher.
14Camp in your backyard

Avoid cabin fever from setting in by setting up camp in your backyard. Do it properly (pack food in a cooler, organise your camp kitchen, get your stove out, bring all the essentials etc) and you'll not only fill lots of time getting things organised, but you'll also feel like you're going on a mini adventure. Even one night out of the house will do you the world of good. If you enjoy it then why not make it a weekly 'trip'? The kids will love it and having something to look forward to will do you all good.
Read how to plan and carry out the best home camping trip ever!
15Revise (or learn) some map skills

Like knot-tying, map skills need to be practiced if you're not using them often. There are online tests available to keep you sharp and up to date. For those who tend to rely on GPS devices for navigation, the time has come to finally learn some old-school map reading methods.
This Ordnance Survey map reading resource is a good place to start.
16Camp in your house!

If you don't have outdoor space to camp in, then try setting up your tent indoors! You'll need a small tent or a large room to make this possible. Alternatively, set up a tarp, or even a sheet, to sleep under. Rig up a ridge line using windows and doors, or put hooks into the walls if necessary. However you manage to indoor camp, be sure to only use torchlight, sleep in sleeping bags, turn your heating off, and eat boil-in-the-bag camping meals! The more realistic and outside of the norm, the better.

17Hang a hammock in your house

Maybe setting up a tent indoors isn't really possible, or adventurous enough. If so, hang a hammock instead! It's easy to do and you only need a few pieces of equipment to make it happen. Plus, sleeping in it, suspended above your sofa or bed, will be a whole new experience that you probably would have never had were you not on the verge of cabin fever!

18Dig a veggie patch or grow microgreens

With so much uncertainty of what is in store in the future, thinking about becoming more self-sufficient may not be a bad idea. Growing your own veggies is a brilliant place to start. If you have outdoor space then you'll be getting fresh air and exercise as well as numerous mental health benefits associated with gardening. And if you're planting indoors on window sills then the indoor air will improve once the plants start growing. But the best part is that the end result will mean having fresh, nutritious veggies on your plate with zero air miles and pesticides attached to them.
Learn how to grow veggies on your windowsill in this guide to microgreens.
19Organise your wood store

Put on your flannel shirt, grab your axe, crack open a local craft ale and get outside... It's wood chopping day! Getting your wood store in order is an excellent use of time and the perfect opportunity to wield your axe around in a productive way. It's also highly satisfying, will provide some good physical exercise and enables you to hone your axe skills without rushing to just get it done. Additionally, at some point further down the line, you'll thank your past-self for stocking up and getting the job done.

20Make homemade fire starters

A fun and productive way to use up old candle wax is to create fire starters. There are loads of different ways to do it and you'll probably find you have most of the materials needed just kicking around the house. Once you've made them, there's little else to be done than to have a good old campfire in the backyard, marshmallows and all!
To learn how to make fire starters with wax and other things, read our guide.
21Get inspired with an adventure book

In between all your proactivity and self-development, there will be times when you'll feel like doing little else than curling up on the sofa with a good book. Cosy! Use this down time to get inspired for future escapades by delving into an adventure book.
Check out our adventure book recommendations.
22Write a letter to a loved one

Explorers of old were highly adept at writing poetic prose of their far-flung adventures. Maybe you're not having the most exciting of times at home right now, but why not try hand writing a story to send instead? You could base it on one of your past adventures, or even one that you dream of doing in the future. Either way, ensure that the content of the letter will be enjoyed and appreciated by the recipient. Receiving it might mean more to them than you could ever imagine.

23Plan your next adventure

You've sorted, repaired and cleaned all your gear, you're getting into a great fitness routine and you're feeling full of inspiration for future adventures. The only thing to do now is to get researching and planning exactly what that next adventure will be. So grab your maps, order some guide books and an explorer's notebook, and get planning. Having something to get excited about and to keep focussed on will do wonders for your daily motivation and purpose. Plus, at some point in the future you'll have a plan ready to be implemented at the drop of a hat.
For more adventure planning inspiration check out our adventure section.
What have you been doing to stay sane during self-isolation? If you have more activity ideas that you'd like to share then we'd love to hear about them, so drop us a line.

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Want to take your commitment to local foods to the next level? Look no further than your own trash can or compost bin. While many people think of food scraps-such as carrot tops, onion bottoms, and the tips of romaine hearts or pineapples-as waste (or future fertilizer), these items can be enjoyed all over again.

Reduce waste, save money, and build self-sufficiency with this handy guide to growing real food from scraps.

Don't throw away your avocado pits. Use them to grow an avocado tree. Not every pit will produce roots, so your best bet is to try two or three pits at once. Start by cleaning off the pit, removing any remains by rinsing it under cold water and then toweling it dry. Push four toothpicks into the pit, evenly spaced apart. Use the toothpicks to balance the pit over the top of a glass jar (feel free to salvage a wide-mouthed jar from the recycling bin), making sure the pit is pointy side up. Fill the dish or jar with water, enough that about half of the pit is submerged. Place the dish/jar in a sunlit area and change the water every day or so. After approximately three to six weeks, the top of the pit will begin to split open. Several weeks after that, a stem, leaves, and roots will begin to grow.

A few weeks after this growth occurs, you should see leaves. Be patient. In approximately three months, when your tree is around 7 to 8 inches tall, plant it in a 10-inch pot with adequate drainage. Fill the pot with soil, and press your avocado sapling into it, root-side down (so the top half of the pit remains uncovered). Keep the sapling in a sunny area and water it regularly.

Liven up pasta dishes, sauces, and pizzas, all for the price of one basil plant. Select several 4-inch stems from a bunch of basil. Then strip all leaves from about 75 percent of each stem with a sharp knife. Put the stems in a jar of water and place in a sunny (but not too hot) location. Change the water every other day. You'll soon notice new roots form along the stems.

When the roots grow to about 2 inches in length, plant the individual stems in a 4-inch pot. Keep the pot in an area that gets at least six hours of sunshine each day, and water regularly. Harvest when the plants are full grown but do not remove all the leaves at one time.

Cut off the base of a bok choy plant and place it in a bowl bottom-down. Add a small amount of water in the bowl. Cover the whole base with water, but do not add more than 1/4 inch above the base. Replace water every few days. In about one week, you should see regrowth around the center of the base.

Once you see regrowth, transfer the plant to a container or garden. Cover everything except the new growth with soil. Your bok choy should be full grown and ready to harvest in approximately five months.

Grow your very own cabbage patch for cheap. Place leftover leaves in a bowl and add a small amount of water in the bottom. Set the bowl in an area that receives a lot of sunlight. Every couple of days, replace the water and mist the leaves with water.

When roots and new leaves begin to appear, transplant the cabbage into a garden. Harvest when fully grown, then repeat with the new leaves.

Instead of defaulting to the compost, use carrot tops to grow healthy carrot greens. Place a carrot top or tops in a bowl, cut side down. Fill the bowl with about an inch of water so the top is halfway covered. Place the dish in a sunny windowsill and change the water every day.

The tops will eventually sprout shoots. When they do, plant the tops in soil, careful not to cover the shoots. Harvest the greens to taste. (Some people prefer the baby greens; others prefer them fully grown.)

Rinse off the base of a bunch of celery and place it in a small bowl or similar container (any wide-mouthed, glass, or ceramic container should do). Fill the container with warm water, cut stalks facing upright. Place the bowl in a sunny area. Leave the base as-is for about one week and change the water every other day. Use a spray bottle to gently mist the plant every other day. The tiny yellow leaves around the center of the base will grow thicker and turn dark green.

After five to seven days, move the celery base to a planter or garden and cover it with soil, leaving the leaf tips uncovered. Keep the plant well watered. You'll soon notice celery leaves regenerate from the base, as well as a few small stalks. Harvest when fully grown, then repeat the process.

Just like basil, cilantro can regrow roots, and grow new plants once replanted. Simply place cilantro stems in a bowl of water, put the bowl in a sunny area, and change the water every other day.

Once the stems sprout plenty of roots, plant them in a pot. Expect new shoots to come up in a few weeks. In a few months, you'll have a full-grown plant. Harvest leaves as needed, but be sure not to strip a stem of all its leaves at one time.

While you may not be able to grow garlic bulbs, you can grow garlic sprouts-also known as garlic greens-from a clove or bulb. Place a budding clove (or even a whole bulb) in a small cup, bowl, or jar. Add water until it covers the bottom of the container and touches the bottom of the cloves. Be careful not to submerge the cloves in order to avoid rot. Change the water every other day and place in a sunny area.

After a few days, the clove or bulb will start to produce roots. Sprouts may grow as long as 10 inches, but snip off the greens once they're around 3 inches tall. Just be sure not to remove more than one-third of each sprout at one time. They're tasty on top of baked potatoes, salads, in dips, or as a simple garnish.

Fresh ginger is great to spruce up soups or stir fries, but it can also be pricey. Have your ginger and grow it too from an existing rhizome. Just pull off a piece of ginger from a fresh chunk and place it in potting soil with the smallest buds facing down. Plant ginger in a garden plot or planter that receives only indirect sunlight. The ginger will grow new shoots and roots.

When it's ready to harvest, pull up the entire plant, including the roots. Remove a piece of the rhizome and replant again to continue reaping the rewards.

Instead of tossing the green part of these veggies, use them to grow more. Place the greens in a cup or recycled jar filled with water. Put the cup or jar on a windowsill and change the water every other day. In about a week, you should have a new green onion, leek, and/or scallion to add to your supper. Harvest when fullygrown-just make sure to leave the roots in the water.

Harvest the seeds from your favorite spicy peppers and plant them in soil in a sunny area. Peppers tend to grow fast, so get your pickling materials ready. Once you have a new crop, save the seeds so you can repeat the process.

A frequent component of Thai dishes, lemongrass is a great addition to marinades, stir-fries, spice rubs, and curry pastes. To grow your own from scraps, cut off the tops of a bunch of lemongrass and place the stalks in water. Change the water every few days. In approximately two or three weeks, you should see new roots.

When the stems have developed strong root growth, plant the stalks in a pot or garden (preferably in an area that receives lots of sun). Because lemongrass needs to stay warm year round, plant the stalks in a container that can be moved inside during the winter months. Harvest lemongrass once it reaches one foot in height; just cut off the amount you need, being careful not to uproot the plant.

Be a fungi (or gal) and grow your own mushrooms from scraps. Start by removing the mushroom's cap; you only need the stalk. Plant the stalks in soil and cover everything except for the very top of the stalks. Harvest your mushrooms when fully grown.

Here's another simple one. Just place an onion bottom in the ground and it will regenerate its roots. Once roots appear, remove the old onion bottom and allow the roots to grow. Harvest when onions are fully grown.

Here's one for people who aren't afraid of a long-term commitment. While it can take up to two years for a re-planted pineapple top to bear fruit, the satisfaction of growing your own pineapple is well worth the wait.

Choose a pineapple with green, fresh leaves. Remove the top of the pineapple, ideally by twisting it off (doing so will preserve the parts needed for regrowth). Peel back any leaves around the base so the bottom layers are exposed. Finally, cut off just the tip of the base, being sure to remove any excess fruit.

Next, poke three or four toothpicks into the pineapple base right above the area where you peeled back the leaves. Use the toothpicks to suspend the pineapple top over a glass container. Add enough water to the container to cover the base of the pineapple top. Leave the whole contraption in a sunny area, change the water every few days, and watch for roots to grow.

In about a week, roots should begin to form and the green leaves should be longer and wider. When the roots fully form, plant the pineapple top in a planter (or outdoors if you live in a warm climate). Make sure it is exposed to plenty of sunlight, and water it regularly. Expect a new pineapple to grow in a few months.

To grow your own potatoes from scraps, cut the potato(s) into two pieces, making sure each half has at least one to two eyes. Let the pieces sit at room temperature overnight or for a few days until they're dry to the touch. Once the potato halves are dry, plant them about one foot apart in 8 inches of soil. When they're fully grown, potatoes can be harvested for several months -even after the plants die.

Plant pumpkin seeds in a garden, spreading out the seeds in a sunny area before covering with soil. Don't feel like harvesting the seeds? Just plant the entire pumpkin by filling it with soil and burying it in a garden. Harvest pumpkins when fully grown, then repeat the process with the new seeds.

When you chop up hearts of romaine, set aside a few inches from the bottom of the heart. Place in a bowl with about a ½ inch of water. Keep the bowl in a sunny area and change the water every day.

In a few days, you'll start to notice sprouts. Plant the sprouted hearts directly in the garden. If you like the taste of baby greens, you can pinch off outer leaves as the lettuce grows. Otherwise, harvest romaine when it's around 6 to 8 inches tall. If you want to continue growing lettuce, cut the romaine heads off right above the soil line with a sharp knife, leaving the base and root system intact. Otherwise, uproot the whole plant.

Instead of composting the messy insides of tomatoes, save the seeds and plant them. Rinse the seeds off and allow them to dry thoroughly. Next, plant them in rich potting soil in an indoor planter. Once the sprouts are a few inches tall, transplant them outdoors. Be sure to plant the tomatoes in a sunny area and water a few times a week.

One person's trash isn't necessarily just another's treasure. In the case of food scraps, it can be the gift of life.

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Infographic: 19 Foods You Can Regrow from Scraps

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Created by CustomMade.com. Want to take your commitment to local foods to the next level? Look no further than your own trash can or compost bin. While many people think of food scraps-such as carrot tops, onion bottoms, and the tips of romaine hearts or pineapples-as waste (or future fertilizer), these items can be enjoyed all over again.

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#LoveWhereYouLive

We want to inspire our online community to create a wave of positive action from the comfort of their own homes.

The mantra at Keep Britain Tidy is Love Where You Live, whether that's by picking up litter and reducing waste or caring for our shared spaces - our streets, parks and beaches.

In the current climate, a lot of activities that our community do in the big wide world are not possible but that doesn't mean that we can't still love where we live.

Whether it's cleaning up outside our own front door - imagine if everyone just did that one thing - making sure you don't waste any food and getting creative with left-overs or decluttering your home and putting aside anything you no longer want to give to a charity shop.

How to get involved:

1. Pick a theme - some ideas include: your favourite recipe to reduce food waste; mending, repairing & upcycling things around the home; keeping in touch with people in need; home-schooling ideas; discovering nature in your garden & gardening; nifty ideas & eco-friendly crafts; setting up a virtual book club ...and many more - be creative!

2. Create some content - a short video, vlog, photo or illustration that shows how you're making the most of your time at home and loving where you live.

3. Post your content to social media - tag a friend to get involved too and don't forget to use the hashtag #LoveWhereYouLive as well as @KeepBritainTidy.

4. Once you're done, try something else - you can get involved as many times as you like!

We will share our favourites.
We can all do some simple things that are good for us and good for the planet.
Stay home, stay safe and start creating. Challenge accepted!

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The mantra at Keep Britain Tidy is Love Where You Live, whether that's by picking up litter and reducing waste or caring for our shared spaces - our streets, parks and beaches. In the current climate, a lot of activities that our community do in the big wide world are not possible but that doesn't mean that we can't still love where we live.

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For a more structured learning, conservation based activity, try these resources created by Transform Our World

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With formats including quizzes, cartoon strips and games, these learning from home resources from Transform Our World partners are perfect for parents and teachers to use remotely.

From the illegal wildlife trade to oceans, clean air and sustainable development, activities typically involve the parent/teacher using a provided PowerPoint presentation to deliver a fun and stimulating session away from the classroom.

Additional resources

Here are a list of other websites that you might find useful:

The following YouTube channels can help supplement remote learning:

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With formats including quizzes, cartoon strips and games, these learning from home resources from Transform Our World partners are perfect for parents and teachers to use remotely. From the illegal wildlife trade to oceans, clean air and sustainable development, activities typically involve the parent/teacher using a provided PowerPoint presentation to deliver a fun and stimulating session away from the classroom.

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Ultimate list of conservation activities to get involved in during self-isolation 

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Ultimate list of conservation activities to get involved in during self-isolation 

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Created by the Wildlife Trust, these 'how to' guides will provide all of the knowledge and inspiration you need to get started with small conservation projects at home.

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In light of the coronavirus outbreak, maintaining a connection with the natural world is more important than ever to ensure we're taking good care of our health and wellbeing.

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A plentiful list of growing activities created by the RHS

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A plentiful list of growing activities created by the RHS

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Take part in a survey or download ID guides with OPAL 

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Take part in a survey or download ID guides with OPAL 

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Free app for identifying and recording any butterfly in the UK; add the sighting to millions of other valuable records that inform the work of Butterfly Conservation.

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iRecord Butterflies

iRecord Butterflies is a free app that will guide you through the identification of any butterfly that you see in the UK and allow you to add your sighting to millions of other valuable records that inform the work of Butterfly Conservation.
1) Identify your sighting
You can compare your own photo with those from the app's extensive image library, filter species by colour, pattern and size, and see distribution maps and identification tips for each butterfly.
2) Tell us what you've seen
Add your butterfly sightings to Butterfly Conservation's long-running national recording scheme. Such sightings (termed 'records') provide the essential foundation for much-needed conservation work to help the UK's declining butterflies.

Records show how butterflies are faring so conservation effort can be targeted at those most at risk of extinction. They can help reveal the impact of climate change and other environmental issues on our butterfly populations. The data you send via iRecord Butterflies will be used to underpin the management of important butterfly sites, help protect habitats through the planning system and enable Butterfly Conservation to produce regular State of the UK's Butterflies reports, local and national atlases and Red Lists of priority species.

Simply by sending in some basic information about the butterflies that you enjoy watching, even if just from your garden, you can make a real contribution to their conservation.

The iRecord Butterflies app makes submitting your sightings really easy. Once you've identified the butterfly, enter a few simple pieces of information, such as the number that you saw and a place name (important so that the sightings can be checked on maps) and submit. The app will automatically calculate where you are (using the GPS in the Smartphone) and provide a grid reference for your sighting.

Every sighting counts in the struggle to save our butterflies.

The iRecord Butterflies app was developed by Natural Apptitude thanks to funding and support from the Biological Records Centre at the NERC Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.

Join the Big Butterfly Count and help us save butterflies with our free app and printable ID chart.

Download your FREE gardening guide and make your greenspace a haven for pollinators
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iRecord Butterflies is a free app that will guide you through the identification of any butterfly that you see in the UK and allow you to add your sighting to millions of other valuable records that inform the work of Butterfly Conservation.

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Moths Count...record moth sightings using the National Moth Recording Scheme

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Moths Count...record moth sightings using the National Moth Recording Scheme

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National Moth Recording Scheme

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The National Moth Recording Scheme

Launched in 2007, the National Moth Recording Scheme (NMRS) has already collated over 20 million current and historical sightings (records) of all macro-moths (larger moths) across the UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands. It is hoped that, in time, full 'Britain and Ireland' distributions will be available for all species. The new scheme covers some 900 species, with thousands of active recorders, and the enormous dataset of distribution records that is has generated is benefiting nature conservation, public understanding and ecological research.

A similar scheme ran from 1967 to 1982 (organised by the Biological Records Centre) and this provides important historical data about moth distributions, against which we can assess change.

The creation of the new NMRS came at a very opportune time. Moth recording has never been more popular and the number of recorders is growing rapidly in many areas. As a consequence, recording coverage is increasing, making it possible to achieve realistic assessments of species distribution at the national scale over a period of years. At the same time, the conservation need for such data has never been more pressing.

We need your help! The NMRS is open to all and anyone can help record moths. Many macro-moths are active or easily disturbed during the day, and records of these are just as important as nocturnal species. Please send the details of your sightings (species, date, number seen, place and grid reference) to the appropriate County Moth Recorder so that they can form part of the NMRS. Alternatively, you can submit your sightings via the NMRS online recording system. Such records will be passed on to County Moth Recorders.

The NMRS is an accessible database, in accordance with the NMRS data policy, not a 'black hole' for records. Provisional distribution maps for all macro-moth species have been published in the Provisional Atlas of the UK's Larger Moths and we are now working towards a full atlas of the larger moths in Britain and Ireland.

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Launched in 2007, the National Moth Recording Scheme (NMRS) has already collated over 20 million current and historical sightings (records) of all macro-moths (larger moths) across the UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands. It is hoped that, in time, full 'Britain and Ireland' distributions will be available for all species.

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Learn something new, gain a deeper understanding or see a new perspective on an environmental topic by checking out these top rated podcasts.

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A fantastic list of activities that you can do in your garden as well as indoors

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A fantastic list of activities that you can do in your garden as well as indoors

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In light of the coronavirus outbreak, maintaining a connection with the natural world is more important than ever to ensure we're taking good care of our health and wellbeing.

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A list of activities and ideas for all ages

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The changes to our daily lives over the next few weeks and months will be tough for us all, and being stuck indoors, without your usual activities, routine or social events can be enough to make anyone feel down. It's important that we keep our minds and bodies active when we can, to keep our spirits up. Parents and educators all over the world are sharing their tips on getting through the COVID-19 quarantine without resorting to constant screen-time, and we thought we'd add our ideas to the mix.

Be sure to read the government advice before undertaking any activities outside your home. Protect yourself and protect others.

With many of us facing the prospect of being stuck indoors for weeks or months, it may be difficult to enjoy time in nature, but there are still ways us big kids and little kids alike can keep our connection to the world outside:
Minibeast hunt
How many species of bugs and crawling creatures can you find in the garden? They can be found all over the place - on leaves, tree trunks, in the soil, under rocks, and even right out in the open. This can be extended to link in with many different school subjects.
Watch the birds
How many different kinds can you see or hear? There are some great free apps and websites like the RSPB which can help you identify them and their calls. You can even do this from inside through a window.
Nighttime wildlife watching
Be sure to check on the comings and goings of nocturnal animals in the garden or in the street outside too. Sit out with a blanket at dusk or sit inside by an open window so you can use sight, hearing and smell to detect the comings and goings in the dark of night.
Build a den
Dens can be made out of pretty much anything. When I was a child and we couldn't make a den in the woods, my friends and I would use boxes, chairs, blankets, bed-sheets and things from the garden to make 'secret' hideaways for ourselves. Children can entertain themselves for hours in dens, playing games, rearranging and decorating. If you don't have a garden this can be done indoors. P.S. This is absolutely suitable for grown-ups too.
The floor is lava!
Create an obstacle course or trail around the house or garden with any objects you like. The goal is to make it from one end to the other without falling into the boiling lava (i.e. without touching the ground). Sofas, footstools, exercise mats, hoops, carpet tiles, or even chalk or tape can make stepping stones.
Make a fire
Learning a practical skill can be a real boost to children's confidence - and adults' too. Something about learning a survival skill, like fire lighting, can make people feel more capable of dealing with life's challenges. Watching a fire is also very soothing and calming. Why not try cooking a simple dinner over the fire too? You can find tips on fire lighting on YouTube and many bush-craft websites.

*Make sure you only light a fire in an appropriate place (your garden, a fireplace), using appropriate fuel (no burning plastics) and be mindful of conditions (dry vegetation, lack of rain) that could cause a fire to get out of hand.
Grow some food
You'd be surprised what you can grow with some old yoghurt pots, jars or food tins and some seeds. Use some soil from the garden, or some compost (peat free!) and grow fresh salad, spinach and herbs to go with your tinned tomatoes. Some vegetable scraps can even be regrown - check out Food Revolution Network for tips on this.
Natural crafts
Make a leaf crown, elder twig jewellery, natural mobile or wind chime, giant art attacks, mud sculptures, natural dyes, cave paintings, make your own charcoal, carve a spoon or a magic wand, and anything else you can think of.
Watch a nature webcam
Many national parks and nature reserves have webcams set up, so you can watch the clouds roll by over the Cairngorms, follow the progress of birds nesting and raising chicks, or spy on pine martens slinking through the pines without leaving home. You could even leave one of these on a screen in the background to bring a bit of the outside inside.

Try these ones from The Wildlife Trusts

Or listen to Birdsong Radio thanks to the RSPB

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The changes to our daily lives over the next few weeks and months will be tough for us all, and being stuck indoors, without your usual activities, routine or social events can be enough to make anyone feel down. It's important that we keep our minds and bodies active when we can, to keep our spirits up.

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FREE outdoor learning online support group to guide families and educators on outdoor learning during Covid-19.

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Here at Learning through Landscapes, we want to support you in any way possible during these uncertain times.

Our first step is by launching a free virtual forum to guide families and educators on outdoor learning.

In the midst of a crisis, it's so important that - as a community - we help one another through difficult periods. As we make sense of our "new normal", we at LtL have decided to do what we do best: to assist in the education of our children and to encourage connection with nature, physical exercise, learning and play through the great outdoors.

Now that schools and nurseries are closed, we believe that this support is more crucial than ever.

That's why we have created two groups on Facebook - one for families and one for educators and teachers - to deliver FREE weekly outdoor learning and play activities and training guides. You can expect:

Tutorial videos

Downloadable resources

Learning plans

Open discussion

Q & As to tailor the lesson ideas around you

These groups will be reinforced by weekly newsletters to help both the parents and carers now teaching their children from home, and the learning professionals setting work remotely.

We will also be releasing a series of webinars and online training sessions for early years educators and trainers in the coming days. Please sign up to our newsletter and keep an eye on the Facebook groups to ensure you receive the update once this goes live.

While we know these groups will be a valuable resource to many, we want you to know that this launch is a work in progress. Like many of you, our staff are working from different locations around the country, and we are starting this work plan from scratch. We are all bursting with ideas and activities to share with you, but coordinating them may take a short amount of time... so please bear with us!

In the meantime, sign up to the groups and share them with anyone who you feel might benefit. And please, let us know what we can help advise you in? Do you have any fantastic thoughts of your own? Is there a webinar you would love to see? Pop us an email and let us know on training@ltl.org.uk.

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Free outdoor learning and play ideas, training and support

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Watching the birds during your morning cup of tea? Take a photo and post it with #BreakfastBirdwatch to join in with the RSPBs online community of garden bird watchers

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From today, Tuesday 24 March, the RSPB begins a daily Breakfast Birdwatch, taking place between 8-9am weekdays, at a time when many of us would have been commuting to work, doing the school run, or otherwise unable to enjoy the splendour of nature, from the safety of our homes.

Using #BreakfastBirdwatch on social media, we hope to create a friendly, supportive and engaged community who are able to share what they can see in their gardens, on their balconies, rooftops and spaces from their own homes, all the while keeping within government guidelines in relation to Covid-19.

It is vital that nature can still be enjoyed by as many people as possible, whether keen birders, parents, children, those self-isolating or anyone else able to join in. Over the coming days and weeks, we will be helping people to share their wildlife encounters and provide ideas for things you can do for wildlife close to home.

With the arrival of spring, there is so much incredible nature returning, blooming, growing and thriving outside, and while we are in the midst of an unparalleled crisis, we must not forget the power of nature, including how watching nature can be so positive for our mental health and wellbeing.

Throughout the coming weeks, Breakfast Birdwatch will focus on different themes and different species, helping to identify what our supporters have seen and heard, and answering questions along the way.

· Breakfast Birdwatch takes place weekdays between 8-9am

· Users asked to include #BreakfastBirdwatch when sharing updates, photos, videos, questions and comments

· The RSPB will have different themes, focussing on different species and helping supporters stay creative with ideas such as drawing and poetry

· As outdoor activity remains limited, and with our reserves closed, we believe it is more important than ever to ensure the general public has a powerful connection

For further information and to arrange an interview, please contact: Oliver Lurie, Senior Corporate Communications Executive on 07860 266324 | oliver.lurie@rspb.org.uk

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Join Chris Packham LIVE every weekday morning

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Join Chris Packham LIVE every weekday morning

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You can also watch previous videos by following the link below

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#WildMorningswithChris | Today's broadcast from the New Forest

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Chris and Megan are joined by Professor Dave Goulson & Lindsey Chapman on Facebook Live - 13th April 2020.

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Nature & Photography eBooks | SCOTLAND: The Big Picture

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A stunning range of nature photography eBooks.

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Try a challenge or two in the spirit of John Muir

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Dive into the world of water with this free e-Book

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Where does your food come from?

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Uncover the fascinating life of John Muir with this FREE e-Book

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Uncover the fascinating life of John Muir with this FREE e-Book

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Looking for more in Learning or John Muir Earth - Planet Universe?

Download a PDF version of John Muir, Earth - Planet, Universe

This PDF version of John Muir, Earth - Planet, Universe allows you to print the graphic novel or read on screen. You can adjust the settings on your computer to listen to the story being read out loud, or increase the size of the text to help you read it.

Hard copies of the book were distributed to secondary schools in Scotland in 2014. Hard copies might also able be available via your local library or school library service, so contact your local service to find out what is available. Scottish Book Trust no longer holds any surplus copies to distribute. If you have any queries about the graphic novel please contact Schools@scottishbooktrust.com.

Accessibility - using the voice feature in the PDF

Open the PDF in Adobe Reader. Go to the menu bar and click on View > Read Out Loud > Activate Read Out Loud. The audio voice you will hear is dependent on the computer or device that you are using to read the book. To read the text with, for example, a Scottish voice, you need voices on your computer. Schools, pupils and anyone else in the Scottish public sector can download the voices free of charge, for Mac and PC, from The Scottish Voice.

If you are using Adobe XI Read Out Loud you can change the voice by going to Edit > Preferences > Reading.

For the iPad, CALL Scotland suggests buying ClaroPDF because it has good text-to-speech tools (including Scottish voices, which come at an extra cost). For Android, CALL Scotland suggests buying the ezPDF Reader with the CereProc Scottish voices.

CALL Scotland provide support to people who require assistive technology.

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The sounds of the Dawn Chorus in your living room

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The sounds of the Dawn Chorus in your living room

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Enjoy a restful moment listening to the birdsong radio from the RSPB.

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From helping you relax to boosting productivity, listening to bird song has so many benefits

You could use it:

To help you switch off and de-stress

As an alarm clock, for a gentle way to start the day

To help you focus while studying or working

As a soundtrack for meditation

To bring some calm to your daily commute

However you choose to listen, we hope that bird song will brighten your day.

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Birdsong Radio | Bird Song mp3 to Download or Stream - The RSPB

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From helping you relax to boosting productivity, listening to bird song has so many benefits You could use it: To help you switch off and de-stress As an alarm clock, for a gentle way to start the day To help you focus while studying or working As a soundtrack for meditation To bring some calm to your daily commute However you choose to listen, we hope that bird song will brighten your day.

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Resources for Learning at Home Explore the Captain Planet Foundation's recommended resources for learning at home! Filter by grade band, topic, and type of activity. Have a resource to share?...

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Activities - Cumbernauld Living Landscape

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Fun nature-themed activities to try from your home or during your daily walk

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Would you like to get outside and help wildlife? Do you fancy having a go at some wildlife inspired art? Here are some activity sheets with step by step instructions:

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Download our illustrated indoor nature activity sheets and help wildlife!
Go to the outdoor activity sheet page
These activity sheets are great for helping you complete the Wildlife Watch awards. We've put icons next to each activity to help you choose the best ones for each award:

= great for the Hedgehog award, or great extra activities if you've completed your Hedgehog award and aren't yet able to start the Kestrel award

= perfect for completing a Kestrel award challenge

= a great topic idea for the Nature Ranger award

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Activities to help boost numbers of butterflies and moths