Split the group into two teams.
Imagine as you wander that you have discovered an uncharted wild place.
Wander through your wild space, staying alert to the smallest details.
Place a selection of cleaned animal bones into a bag or box where they cannot be seen.
Gather the group and divide them into two teams, the rescuers and the deer, giving the deer team a short head start.
When you discover an animal track, work through six questions.
In your own home, look for a track or sign left by a person, pet or even a tiny insect.
Lay out the bones of a complete animal skeleton in a jumble.
Trace and cut out footprint shapes from paper or card to make simple stencils, with each group making at least one template.
Before the session, set up several tracking stations in a small area, each one a staged scene for the group to investigate.