Dive into field guides
Looking at plant stems
Go for a slow walk and choose five different plants, including at least one tree or shrub.
Connects you to
Dive into field guides- Web of the Wild: 3 of 8 strands
- 1+ people
Also in the collections: Wild Wise
Inside this activity guide
- Step by step
- Questions to wonder about
- Tip
- Variations
- Practising over time
- Resources
- Learning
- Safety notes
Inspired by The New Amateur Naturalist, p. 250. All sources →
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Safety first. Outdoor activities carry real risks. Each activity guide has safety notes, but you are responsible for yourself and anyone in your care. Supervise children, get permission, never eat anything you cannot identify with certainty, and only light fires where it is allowed and safe.
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