Use binoculars or a magnifying glass to look for galls on plants, unusual growths often caused by insects, mites or fungi.
Gather the learners and read out a series of eight clues, one at a time, that together describe a specific UK animal.
Choose one plant or tree that you are curious about and settle beside it for fifteen minutes.
Choose a tree you would like to identify.
Choose an area with at least five different kinds of tree.
Learn a little about European robin territorial behaviour, noting that they typically defend a territory all year round, with males singing to mark their boundaries.