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Tag Archives: Outdoor

Pimp my balcony

A cheap space saving planter for your balcony, which is also suitable for anyone wanting to make a vertical wall of plants.

Posted byLouise AllcockNovember 15, 2020Posted inHalfDayTags:balcony, Outdoor, yardLeave a comment on Pimp my balcony

Build a pond

Build a pond. Make a tiny one by half burying an old washing up bowl, or build something more ambitious…

Posted byLouise AllcockNovember 8, 2020Posted inProjectTags:garden, OutdoorLeave a comment on Build a pond

Make your own Biodiversity Trail

Have a look at the NUI Galway Biodiversity trail, and think about how you could make one in your neighbourhood

Posted byLouise AllcockOctober 29, 2020Posted inProjectTags:OutdoorLeave a comment on Make your own Biodiversity Trail

Ladybird Lodge

A great activity from the Natural History Museum London guiding you through simple steps to make a cosy home for hibernating ladybirds

Posted byLouise AllcockSeptember 26, 2020Posted inHalfDayTags:bugs, Invertebrates, OutdoorLeave a comment on Ladybird Lodge

Nature Diary Late August

Nature Diary for late August. What you might see, smell and hear over the next fortnight.

Posted byCaitriona CarlinAugust 13, 2020August 14, 2020Posted inProjectTags:Nature Diary, OutdoorLeave a comment on Nature Diary Late August

Nature Diary Early August

Nature Diary for early August. What you might see, smell and hear over the next fortnight.

Posted byCaitriona CarlinJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020Posted inProjectTags:Nature Diary, OutdoorLeave a comment on Nature Diary Early August

Seven Simple Strategies to get your child outside

Kids often forget how much they enjoy being outdoors until they get there. Here’s some ideas to tempt them outside.

Posted byEithne LarkinJuly 28, 2020October 29, 2020Posted inProjectTags:OutdoorLeave a comment on Seven Simple Strategies to get your child outside

How to build a den: outdoor activity

Den building is a fantastic activity for all ages. You can do it at any time of year, but also rmember to use fallen leaves and branches. by doing this your are practising the principles of Leave No Trace.

Posted byEithne LarkinJuly 23, 2020October 29, 2020Posted inHalfDayTags:OutdoorLeave a comment on How to build a den: outdoor activity

Insect counts

Contribute to the Pollinator Plan by doing a time count of pollinators on a patch of flowers by you, and submit your records to the National Biodiversity Record Centre

Posted byLouise AllcockJuly 22, 2020July 18, 2020Posted inQuickTags:bees, Outdoor, wildflowersLeave a comment on Insect counts

Rock Pooling

A fun day out at the sea side rock pooling. A guide to what you need…

Posted byEithne LarkinJuly 21, 2020October 29, 2020Posted inHalfDayTags:Invertebrates, marine, OutdoorLeave a comment on Rock Pooling

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