Dive into field guides
Making a beating tray
Stretch a piece of light coloured, sturdy fabric, such as an old bed sheet, tightly across a simple wooden or wire frame, securing the edges firmly so the fabric sits taut and flat.
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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. 120. 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.