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Connecting With Nature

10 simple reasons why camping is awesome • About Getting Out

With kids getting less opportunity to spend time outdoors connecting with nature than ever before camping is a brilliant way to introduce some adventure into their lives. Here are 10 simple reasons why we think camping is awesome. #camping #GetOutside #outdoors #holiday #nature

children crossing the street with text that reads, canthecar? introduce what is it and why should we think about it?

Should your kids walk to school? • About Getting Out

It's walk to school week here in the UK. Get Outside Champion Glyn Dodwell shares some startling facts on the costs of driving your kids to school. #GetOuside #WalkToSchool #CanTheCar

two people walking down a dirt path with the words, 5 ways to get your children hiking

5 Ways To Get Your Children Hiking • About Getting Out

Children the world over have been known to moan at the mere suggestion of a walk so how can you get them out to enjoy all the fantastic positives? Here are five simple ways to get your children hiking. #GetOutside #AboutGettingOut #Hiking #Hikingwithkids

a baby sitting on the grass with flowers in their hands and text overlay that reads easy nature craft that kids will love

Make a Nature Band to Take on a Walk • About Getting Out

One of my favourite activities on a walk is making a nature band with the kids. It’s the easiest activity to set up ever. #craft #naturecraft #nature

Outside Activities

Playing Outside

Outdoor Activities For Kids

The real reason kids love playing outside • About Getting Out

Outdoor play, like the outdoors itself, is by its very nature unstructured. The outdoors is a continually evolving playground. #GetOutside #Outdoors #play

the words get kids growing these easy fruit and vegetables

Easy Fruit and Vegetables to Grow with Children • About Getting Out

rowing fruit and vegetables with your children has many benefits, not least because you save a bit of money at the supermarket. It’s also a great learning experience about where seeds are from and how plants grow, as well as an exercise in patience and possibly trying out some new flavours! #Gardening #KidsGardening

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30 Days Wild Activities

Science Camp Activities

Farm Science

Connected To Nature

Badge Ideas

Forest School Activities

Science Camp

Camp Activities

Something Wild

Take Part in 30 Days Wild this June. • About Getting Out

The Wildlife Trusts are challenging us all to join in with their 30 Days Wild Campaign and to feel happier, healthier and more connected to nature by doing something wild every day throughout June #30DaysWild #Wildlife

the top 10 walks in the cotswolds for younger children, with text overlay

10 Walks in the Cotswolds for Younger Children • About Getting Out

10 Walks in the Cotswolds for Younger Children #hiking #GetOutside #family

a man sitting on a bench with the words 6 exercises you can do in your local park

6 Exercises you can do in your local park • About Getting Out

6 Exercises you can do in your local park #exercise #fitness #outdoors