Before the session, set up several tracking stations in a small area, each one a staged scene for the group to investigate.
Before you go out, research which mammals are likely to be found in the area you plan to explore.
Choose a wildlife film or series about mammals, such as Life of Mammals, or search for footage of common local mammals on a site like YouTube.
Choose a natural area with a good range of plants and habitats to increase your chances of finding insect activity.
Choose a natural setting and spend some quiet time simply observing, focusing on small details, sounds, colours and textures.
A dream board is a collection of pictures and words showing the wild places you would like to visit and the experiences you would like to have.
Gather the group and introduce them to a series of plants and trees that can sting or scratch, such as common nettle, bramble, blackthorn, hawthorn and dog rose.
What3words is a free app that divides the world into three metre squares and gives each one a unique three word address.
Imagine you have decided to put up a shelter and spend the night in this wild space.
Choose binoculars with low magnification, around seven or eight times, and a large objective lens of forty two millimetres or more, for the best low light performance.