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The best ways to keep kids happy on a country walk
I remember HATING walks as a child (I love them now). Kids boredom thresholds just don’t seem to mesh with trotting along at a steady pace admiring scenery and chatting. I’ve learnt that to get a happy kid you have to be willing to sacrifice pace and sometimes direction too, but it’s do-able. Here are…
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The best creature collective nouns for kids
A chattering of starlings, a murder of crows, a kindle of kittens, here are our favourite collective nouns for the creatures we’ve spotted out and about:
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Great ways to get kids playing with nature in Autumn
From things falling from trees to harvest and Halloween, here’s our list of the top things to play with kids in autumn.
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What’s the best pet to get for children?
Not a comprehensive list this, but in the past 8 years we’ve had guinea pigs, rabbits and cats and walk a dog. Here’s some thoughts if you’re wondering which way to go…
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The best things that fall from trees in autumn…
Conkers, pinecones, cobnuts, sycamore planes, acorns… the trees, parks and pavements are literally covered with things to collect and play with in autumn. Here are our favourites.
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How to go kite flying with kids in 6 steps
The basics of flying kites with kids for anyone else, like us, who likes the idea but doesn’t know where to start.
How do you get kids to play outside in the natural world?
This site is for families who want to interact with the natural environment more.
It took us ages to find all the little (and big) things out there for kids to play in the natural world. For us they’re the best way to spend our free time. I think the internet could use a bit more information on them so I’ve set up this blogsite to try and spread the word.
Based in South Wales, UK but hoping to help parents everywhere.
Check out L&B on ITV Wales news…
With one day still to go on the 365 day nature play challenge, L&B were interviewed by ITV…
(Viewable in the UK only)
adventures you can have all year round
The 365 day nature play challenge
In 2025, B (aged 9) and L (aged 49) went outside EVERY DAY and found something new to play in the natural world. Check out the full list, season by season, here.
Scavenger Hunts
Our favourite scavenger hunts from the 365 day nature play challenge and some thoughts on how to make a good one.
Treasure Hunts
Some thoughts on how to make a treasure hunt.
The Christmas Twinkle Trail
Our precious Christmas Trail, first set up in the pandemic, still runs annually…
Places to visit
Some of the places we’ve enjoyed visiting which have helped us connect to the natural world. Great for kids aged 4-12
Photos from the 365 day nature play challenge
