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NATURE AT HOME.

Looking for ways to engage as a family? Take a peek at some activity ideas below, and spend valuable time outdoors together.

RECONNECT AND HEAD OUTDOORS.

Today it is more important than ever to set aside some time to reconnect with the natural world around us. We all know that spending time outdoors is good for both our mental and physical wellbeing, and we've got some great ideas to help you and your family explore and pay attention to the wild spaces you visit.

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Our list of activities is designed to engage every member of the family, ensuring that everyone can take part and spend time reconnecting with nature. Which will you choose?

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MEET A TREE.
SHADOW ART.
BARK RUBBING.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR THIS SEASON

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Image by Georg Eiermann

Conkers

This autumn, keep an eye out for shiny brown conkers falling from horse chestnut trees. You may find they have rolled away from the tree, or after a windy day still wrapped safely inside spiky green shells on the ground. How many can you find this autumn?

Crane Fly

Have you spotted a daddy longlegs? Daddy longlegs are also known as crane flies. They look a bit like flying spiders but are actually insects with very long legs. Did you know there are hundreds of different kinds of craneflies in the UK! They are often seen gathering on lawns in the early autumn.

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Fun Fact

The autumn equinox is when day and night are the same length. It marks the start of autumn, when the days start to get shorter and cooler and the nights become longer than the days. Many people celebrate the equinox with festivals to give thanks for the harvest. Learn more on our blog.

Sunset

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Sedahan Jaya residents who are active in reforestation activities

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