Meet the Wild Tots Team: Dave
Our Autumn Wild Tots term is almost coming to an end, so before the Winter Term begins, we’d love for you to meet another member of our fabulous team here in the woods… Dave. He tells us a bit about himself, his hobbies, and life with us in camp! I’m an outdoors enthusiast who is […]
Try at home recipe… Welsh Cakes
This week, our Wild Tots made Welsh Cakes… Give this recipe a go, and send in a photo for us to share on Facebook! Ingredients 8 spoons of self-raising flour 4 spoons of butter 2.5 spoons of sugar pinch of cinnamon raisins Method Crumble butter, sugar and flour together Add raisins or use them to […]
WHAT’S ON: NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
All of our events take place in beautiful woodland at Grammarcombe Woods, Ashcombe Estate, near Exeter and we run many different events throughout the year for families with kids of all ages. We’ve got lots of fun happening in camp during November and December, including our new term of Wild Tots and the Christmas family Fun Day! We’d love […]
One for the kids: Decorate a tree
Autumn has brought us some wonderful colours and shapes in nature. Get creative and use natural objects to make decorations for a tree… maybe in your garden, or in your local woodland! The Devon Wildlife Trust have created a fantastic worksheet that you can print out and enjoy with the little ones.
Foraging in Autumn: Nuts and Berries
Autumn has arrived, and as the leaves turn beautiful shades of Orange and Brown, the hedgerows are full of ripening nuts and berries. Here are some of the delicious natural treats to look out for in October: Hazelnut (Corylus avellana) A common tree in woods, hedgerows and gardens, it bears its crop of nuts […]
Try at home recipe…Toffee Apples
This month, our Wild Tots made Toffee Apples…. getting some practise in ready for Bonfire Night! Give this recipe a go, and send in a photo for us to share on Facebook! Ingredients Apples Brown Sugar Method Peel and quarter apples Toast over the fire until sticky Dip into brown sugar and toast over the […]
What’s On: Autumn/Winter
All of our events take place in beautiful woodland at Grammarcombe Woods, Ashcombe Estate, near Exeter and we run many different events throughout the year for families with kids of all ages. We’ve got lots of fun happening in camp over Autumn/Winter, including our Halloween Family Fun Day, October Half Term Woodland Adventure Club, Wreath Making and […]
Meet the Wild Tots Team: Beccy
Our Autumn Wild Tots term has just begun, meet the fabulous team behind our Outdoor Toddler Group! They tell us what they love most about the woodland, and how it all began! This week we meet Beccy, who teaches Wild Tots on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings… I am mostly involved with Wild Tots, but can be […]
One for the kids: Make your own Bat Box
There are estimated to be more than 15 million gardens in the UK, covering an area greater than all of the UK’s nature reserves combined. Our gardens and public green spaces are vitally important habitats for wildlife, including bats. The UK is home to 18 species of bat, the largest being the noctule which weighs the same as four […]
Try at home recipe…Apple Doughnuts
This week’s Wild Tots made Apple Doughnuts…. mmmmmmm! Give this recipe a go, and send in a photo for us to share on Facebook! Ingredients 240ml warm water 80ml oil or melted fat 420g plain flour 2 tsp quick action yeast (if using another yeast, dissolve in the water add sugar leave to bubble before […]