Childsplayabc ~ Nature is our playground

Woodlice are amazing little recyclers that play a vital role in our environment and eco systems. They break down dead and decaying organic matter releasing the nutrients back into the soil as food for plants. They also provide an important source of food for wildlife like

Autumn is a wonderful time of year to enjoy, explore and learn all about the natural world, from acorns, blackberries, leaves and trees to moss, lichen, mushrooms, spider, bats and hedgehogs. Here are several easy autumn crafts, games, recipes and activity ideas that adults and children of all ages can enjoy.

The fungi kingdom is ...

The fungi kingdom is a fantastically weird and wonderful family of diverse organisms, that includes over 144,000 species of mushrooms, moulds yeasts, rusts, smuts, ergots and mildews. Fungi play a vital role in the environment by breaking down organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil and providing food, water and shelter for animals, plants and other organisms, ...

Pumpkin is a name used to describe round, orange varieties of winter squashes, but there are actually hundreds of species of winter squashes and they can come in a variety of different colours shapes and sizes. Pumpkins (and squashes in general) have been farmed for food in central America for over 7,500 years. They were grown as food for humans as well as feed for animals.

Conkers are great fun to collect and play with for children of all ages.* They are the seeds of horse chestnut trees and these wonderful, autumnal treasures can easily be found on nature walks amongst the leaf litter in many woodlands and parks. We have put together 20 of our favourite conker activity ideas below for you to try and enjoy. *Please just be aware of the choking ...