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Moss hunt

After rain, visit a damp, shady place such as a woodland floor, a north-facing wall, a stream bank or the foot of an old tree.

Bird audio

Listen to a set of bird call audio tracks, such as blackbird, blue tit, chaffinch, wood pigeon, robin, wren, dunnock, crow, chiffchaff, collared dove, great tit, blackcap, buzzard and song thrush.

Following an insect

Look carefully in grass, on tree bark, along paths or near flowers and choose an insect you can observe without disturbing it, such as an ant, beetle, ladybird, fly or bee.

Micro-journey

In a meadow or similar area, ask learners to lay a length of string along an interesting route.

Dusk walk

Once you feel the group is ready to walk in twilight or darkness, lead them on a wide circular walk, with base camp or another central feature at the middle of the circle, ideally somewhere not visibl

Wild symphony

Sit or lie on your back, close your eyes, and raise both hands into the air with your fists closed.

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