Squirrel touch
Without the group seeing, arrange a selection of natural objects, such as a leaf, a skull, fluffy seeds, a seed head, a rock or a stick from a specific tree species, in a circle, each hidden under its
Connects you to
Open your senses- Web of the Wild: all strands
- 2+ people
Also in the collections: Wilder Together
Inside this activity guide
- Step by step
- Questions to wonder about
- Tip
- Variations
- Practising over time
- Resources
- Learning
- Safety notes
Inspired by Learning with Nature, p. 6; The Children’s Forest, p. 211; Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, p. 303; The Big Book of Nature Activities, p. 217. All sources →
A printable PDF, with any templates or charts it needs.
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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