Blog: By Taghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/Blog listing, filtered by tag.enWellbeing with nature for families and young peoplehttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sophie-keats-and-bethan-mclatchie/wellbeing-nature-families-and-young-peopleWrap up warm, dig out your wellies, and check out our top tips for supporting you and your child’s wellbeing as winter draws to a close.Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sophie Keats and Bethan McLatchiehttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sophie-keats-and-bethan-mclatchie/wellbeing-nature-families-and-young-peopleThe Great Big Green Weekhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/great-big-green-weekIn a world where every week seems to bring a media story clamouring for our attention, it’s sometimes hard to work out what really matters. But the next ten days aren’t just important – they’ll witness what some would describe as the most crucial community occasion of the year. The Great Big Green Week will take place 18 – 26 September 2021, and is forecast to be the largest celebration of climate action and nature ever seen in the UK.Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000Rebecca Lockwoodhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/great-big-green-weekA Fabulously Freaky Family Fun Day!https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/alex-dommett/fabulously-freaky-family-fun-dayEnjoy a sneak peak into our fun day celebrating diversity!Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000Alex Dommetthttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/alex-dommett/fabulously-freaky-family-fun-dayChild’s Play at Grow Wilder as My Wild Child returnshttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/stephanie-sharkey/childs-play-grow-wilder-my-wild-child-returnsThe sound of children’s laughter mixed with bird song have made a welcome return to our urban wildlife site at Grow Wilder, as we have resumed our nature connection activities for young children. We are thrilled to be able to offer these sessions face to face again, and to tell you the stories of these wild at heart children.Fri, 21 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000Stephanie Sharkeyhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/stephanie-sharkey/childs-play-grow-wilder-my-wild-child-returnsCity Nature Challengehttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/george-cook/city-nature-challengeHave you been out on a walk over lockdown and heard a bird singing its heart out, or spotted a butterfly fluttering around amongst the wildflowers, and wished you could name it? Well, this weekend we’ve got a challenge for you that could help you do just that. What’s more, you may contribute vital data towards conservation projects at the same time. All you need is your mobile phone.Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000George Cookhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/george-cook/city-nature-challengeTop Tips for getting to know your local patchhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/alex-dommett/top-tips-getting-know-your-local-patchHello, my name is Alex and I’m so pleased to join Avon Wildlife Trust as the new Learning Development Officer - just as the natural world is beginning to erupt for Spring and Summer, yippee! I’m looking forward to our paths coming together for wild play and raucous days under rays of sunshine and puddle-making raindrops! For now, here are some of my top tips for getting out and enjoying your local patch this Spring…Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000Alex Dommetthttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/alex-dommett/top-tips-getting-know-your-local-patchNature Play During Lockdownhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/freya-morgan/nature-play-during-lockdownAutumn has arrived, bringing its wild weather and fiery colours. It’s been a very strange year for us all. Back in March as the pandemic swept into our lives, our My Wild Child sessions came to an abrupt halt, like so many other extra-curricular and social activities. Aware that many families were stuck indoors with little outlet to play, we adapted quickly to create our first series of My Wild Child nature connection videos, spreading the message that spring can’t be cancelled!Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000Freya Morganhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/freya-morgan/nature-play-during-lockdownEnjoying nature this summer with your young nature-lovershttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sarah-mitchell/enjoying-nature-summer-your-young-nature-loversThe wonders of a beautiful spring and summer in bloom seemed so much more magical during lockdown. For families with young children time outside was the perfect way to find freedom, creativity, learning and play in a world that suddenly felt very restricted.Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Mitchellhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sarah-mitchell/enjoying-nature-summer-your-young-nature-loversMy Wild Child and Wildlife Watch Club – fun things to do in nature with your children this springhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sarah-mitchell/my-wild-child-and-wildlife-watch-club-fun-things-do-nature-your-children-springBunches of colourful early wildflowers are starting to burst through the damp ground, blossoming buds appear on trees with fresh light green leaves unfolding and the longer days are teasing us with more light to lift our spirits from the greyer days. We can now wake up with the beautiful chorus of the birds and the patter of showers, making the air feel fresher, smelling soft and sweet. All reminding us that the cold and dormant but restful winter days are soon to change yet again. Spring is almost here.Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Mitchellhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sarah-mitchell/my-wild-child-and-wildlife-watch-club-fun-things-do-nature-your-children-springExtending knowledge and skills with My Wild Child and Wildlife Watchhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/debbie-tidy/extending-knowledge-and-skills-my-wild-child-and-wildlife-watchDebbie volunteers for our My Wild Child and Wildlife Watch projects in Bristol, because it provides her with an opportunity to extend her skills and knowledge of delivering learning through nature. Through doing this, she not only gets to see and experience the positive benefits children experience in nature, but those of the parents and carers who accompany them too. <br /><br />
Alongside volunteering with My Wild Child and Wildlife Watch, Debbie is also completing her Level 3 Forest School Leader training. Having previously worked with older children as a secondary school Art teacher, volunteering with My Wild Child and Wildlife Watch allows her to gain experience of working with younger age groups and in a variety of outdoor settings.Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000Debbie Tidyhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/debbie-tidy/extending-knowledge-and-skills-my-wild-child-and-wildlife-watchDeveloping imagination, confidence and responsibility with My Wild Childhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sarah-mitchell/developing-imagination-confidence-and-responsibility-my-wild-childSpending time in nature from a young age can positively influence children as they grow older. Our My Wild Child sessions offer families with toddlers in Bristol the opportunity to connect with the natural world through wild play, nature-based crafts and activities, storytelling and music. We hear from Emma about what her experiences are having attended the sessions over the last year with her son Syd.Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Mitchellhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sarah-mitchell/developing-imagination-confidence-and-responsibility-my-wild-childNature nurtures…https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/freya-morgan/nature-nurtures“Passion is lifted from the earth itself by the muddy hands of the young; it travels along grass-stained sleeves to the heart. If we are going to save environmentalism and the environment, we must also save an endangered indicator species: the child in nature.”<br /><br />
- Richard Louv – Author of ‘Last Child in the Woods’ and ‘Vitamin N’<br />Thu, 05 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000Freya Morganhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/freya-morgan/nature-nurturesExplore autumn treasures with My Wild Childhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sarah-mitchell/explore-autumn-treasures-my-wild-childAs we enjoy the end of summer we start to get ourselves ready for autumn and what’s in store during this beautiful season. The days are getting shorter but the sun is still bright and the sunsets and colours around us are spectacular. Alongside schools starting again, bags being packed and lots of new material to learn for our young nature lovers, Avon Wildlife Trust’s My Wild Child sessions are starting back up again after the summer holidays for a new year of wildlife and learning in nature.Fri, 06 Sep 2019 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Mitchellhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sarah-mitchell/explore-autumn-treasures-my-wild-childMy Wild Classroomhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sarah-mitchell/my-wild-classroomWhen Zoe was young she went for walks in the countryside every weekend. She thinks that a love of nature and being outside should be encouraged and when it starts young, it stays with you.Tue, 30 Jul 2019 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Mitchellhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sarah-mitchell/my-wild-classroomMy Wild Inspirationhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sarah-mitchell/my-wild-inspirationElla volunteers at Avon Wildlife Trust’s My Wild Child where she helps children learn about the nature around them.Tue, 30 Jul 2019 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Mitchellhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sarah-mitchell/my-wild-inspirationHow to Stay Wild this summer with your young nature-lovershttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sarah-mitchell/how-stay-wild-summer-your-young-nature-loversFive ways you can connect with the nature and green space around you this summer with your young nature-lovers.Tue, 16 Jul 2019 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Mitchellhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sarah-mitchell/how-stay-wild-summer-your-young-nature-loversA wild and warm hello from Freya at My Wild Childhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/freya-morgan/wild-and-warm-hello-freya-my-wild-childOver the last few weeks I’ve held sessions at Feed Bristol, and it’s been lovely getting to know families, whilst we look for centipedes together, find icicles the size of dinner plates hidden in buckets of water, and listen to the satisfying sound of popcorn cooking on the fire.Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000Freya Morganhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/freya-morgan/wild-and-warm-hello-freya-my-wild-child
