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Let your kids go wild outside : creative ways to help children discover nature and enjoy the great outdoors / Fiona Bird.

by Bird, Fiona.

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CICO Books, 2016.

Outdoor recreation for children.

Nature study -- Activity programs.

Family recreation.

9781782493136 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

Wild outside : creative ways to help children discover nature and enjoy the great outdoors

160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Into the woods -- Meadows, hedgerows, and hills -- Seashore -- Water and wetlands -- My wild garden and kitchen.

In an era when the iPad is often more appealing than the park, it can be difficult to encourage kids to get off the couch and go outside. With ideas for children of all ages, foraging expert Fiona Bird shows the value of playing outside and discovering nature for children and families alike. Learning about the environment, including conservation guidelines and tips on how to forecast the weather. Armed with this knowledge, the outside adventure goes Into the with with outdoor crafts including making leaf art bunting, a dream catcher, and a woodland broom. Meadows, Hedgerows, and Hills: ideas include wild face paints, natural dyeing, and making potpourri. Seashore: where children learn how to go beachcombing, identify different seaweeds, play beach hopscotch, and make a mollusk wind chime. Water and Wetlands: children learn to make their own charcoal and go on an animal track and poop hunt! For those who don't want to move far from home, there's plenty to do, such as making a snail holiday village and attracting bugs, as well as developing hunting and gathering skills, with seasonal recipes made from natural ingredients.

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