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How to forage safely with your child
On 18/04/2012 in Green Living
A beginner's guide to picking your own fresh and wild ingredients
Foraging is a lost art in Britain but in mainland Europe, families often incorporate wild food into their diets. You can live off wild food, although you have to be very committed to do so. But even if you don’t want to turn into Mowgli and live
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Party venues and entertainers: London
On 18/04/2010 in Parties
Junior's guide to children's birthday party venues and entertainers in London
action.Best for: Ages 4+ Cost: From £500Contact: Visit www.allstarlanes.co.ukBATTERSEA PARK CHILDREN'S ZOOFor a hands-on animal experience why not host your child’s party at this friendly children’s zoo? Embark on a fact-filled tour, visiting everyone
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More Ways To Turn Your Garden Into A Wildlife Haven
On 27/10/2011 in Green Living
Ten quick tips to ensure your garden is buzzing with life
and small birds to make their home in.A pond is a sure-fire way to attract all kinds of garden life, with the addition of water plants and fish you will have your very own mini ecosystem.Keep your grass at different lengths as birds enjoy foraging in short
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Book a Scottish barn for lots of family fun
On 22/11/2012 in UK
Plenty of cottages and activities to keep the whole family happy
on the doorstep.Dignity sleeps eight, as does Time with an additional two sofa beds. From here you can take a trip the Harestanes Estate near Jedburgh for a class in how to build shelters, light fires, use tools, track wildlife and forage for wild foods. £950 per
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Chase chickens at Feather Down Farm, County Derry
On 22/11/2012 in UK
A short drive from the famous Giant's Causeway, Feather Down offers all the fun of the farm
. And in the woodland and ancient hedgerows there are squirrels, rabbits, owls and foxes to spy and wild flowers and berries for foraging.The famous Giant’s Causeway is just a drive away, where you can marvel at the legend of Finn MacCool. Weekend breaks from £295
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How your child can have an outdoor detective adventure
On 12/12/2012 in Green Living
Five ways your child can investigate his natural surroundings
How to forage safely with your child
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If you go out in the woods today…
On 02/09/2010 in Leisure
Make the most of nature this autumn with these five fun activities
Autumn is the perfect time to get outside and into the woods, which are full of activities and adventures. 1. Find your own foodAutumn is a great time for taking the kids out foraging – and there’s nothing better than eating fruits and berries
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The best summer days out in The Midlands
On 19/06/2012 in Days Out
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
the wares of local producers and buy unusual gifts in glorious surroundings.July 14Family Forage WalkAs park of Birmingham’s Food Festival families can join in this search for wild foods along the canals of Digbeth. A guide will be on hand to offer advice
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Love Parks Week 2011
On 25/07/2011 in Days Out
Get outdoors this week and enjoy Britain’s gorgeous green spaces
and Somerset Greyhound Action.Northern IrelandBilberry Pancakes FeastJuly 28Why wait for Shrove Tuesday to enjoy scrumptious pancakes? Meet at Cave Hill Country Park, Belfast, and go foraging for delicious local bilberries then make tasty pancakes with your
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