Blog: By Taghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/Blog listing, filtered by tag.enNew Wild Tots group set up by family inspired by the community engagement of Avon Wildlife Trusthttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/abbie-hall/new-wild-tots-group-set-family-inspired-community-engagement-avon-wildlife-trustFaye Jackson set up Wild Tots which was inspired by Avon Wildlife Trust’s outdoor learning programmes and supported by players of People’s Postcode LotteryWed, 17 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000Abbie Hallhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/abbie-hall/new-wild-tots-group-set-family-inspired-community-engagement-avon-wildlife-trustA 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-returnsNature 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-watchNature 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-childHow 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-lovers
