LET YOUR KIDS GO WILD OUTSIDE

In an era when the iPad appeals more than the park, it can be difficult to get kids off the couch and go outside. Foraging expert Fiona Bird shows the value of playing outdoors and discovering nature for children and families alike. Includes: conservation and forecasting; making leaf art bunting, dream catchers, stick people, wild face paints and potpourri; beachcombing; mud pie bake-offs; tracking animals; making a snail holiday village; seasonal recipes with natural ingredients, such as dulse scones and autumn fruit curds.