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Description

Love the outdoors and discover local wildlife as a nature detective.

Courtesy of The Scout Association
https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/nature-detective/

Resources

30 minutes
Pens or pencils
Binoculars (optional)
Viewing jars (optional)
Magnifying glasses (optional)

Instructions

This activity can be completed over a series of walks or outings depending on seasons and where wildlife lives.

Before you begin
• Find out the best places to spot wildlife in your local area.
• Invite parents or carers, adult helpers or Young Leaders to join your visit.
•. Make sure everyone brings the right clothing, such as sturdy shoes or wellies.
•. Print out the relevant detective sheets and take any wildlife-spotting kit.

Be nature detectives
On a walk or outing in the local area:
1. Head out to a local wildlife space where everyone can see different animals, insects, fish or birds. The person leading the activity should take the relevant detective sheets to learn more about what the group will see. Ask the young people to find or think of at least five different species they might see. Don’t disturb any habitats, particularly if the animals have young.

2. Everyone should look around for the kinds of food animals or insects might eat and the places they might live.


Reflection
This activity helps everyone focus on local wildlife and to find out more about habitats and diets. Everyone should chat about what they saw and what they learned. What were the highlights? Talk about how it’s important to care for habitats so wildlife can thrive undisturbed. What can everyone do to help? Suggestions might include planting more bee and butterfly-friendly flowers, not dropping litter and leaving outdoor areas undisturbed.

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Badge Links

• Outdoors - Five animals
• World - Other