Hazelborough Wood, Northamptonshire These are tranquil ancient woodlands where deer and even badgers live. So roll out your blanket and enjoy a picnic while you watch and wait. Thetford Forest, Norfolk This tall pine forest is home to a wide variety

and their natural habitats through donations and membership fees. By signing up for Wild Families membership you can enjoy free entry to over 100 nature reserves, free quarterly adult and bi-monthly children’s magazines, booklets packed with day out ideas plus

1. Paying a visit to a local farm will not only be a fun day out for young children, but an educational one too. Children who live in rural areas should find they have their pick of local growers whilst city-dwelling families can track down

might find a spider, slug, snail or beetle.5. Download an activity sheet from the Woodland Trust’s  Nature Detectives site to discover a plethora of nature activities for any season. More green living from Junior:The best foods to buy organic

. Most birds need to drink water at least twice a day, to replace fluids lost through respiration and a dry seed-eating diet. Bathing is also important for birds so they can maintain the condition of their feathers and ward off disease. A shallow dish