Tick Bite Prevention – Lyme Disease

We are experiencing the hottest Spring on record in the U.K. While we all want to make the most of it, we must be aware that when the weather heats up, the chances of being bitten by a tick increases as well. Many of us are all too familiar with tick bite prevention methods which is […]

What’s On: April

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 April, including our Easter Family Fun Day. We’d love to see you and your family in […]

Try at home recipe… Wild Garlic Butter

A delicious springtime campfire treat, using foraged wild garlic to make this favourite snack. Easy to make with your little ones and just as easy to make at home! Ingredients 1 generous bunch of wild garlic roughly choppedHeavy whipping cream (one that is not ultra-pasteurised work much more easily)Clover or parsley (optional)You’ll also need two […]

Foraging in Spring: Navelwort

We’ve been enjoying seeing the springtime foods coming up in hedgerows & the woods recently. Navelwort grows in damp cracks & gaps on walls or on tree roots like this one. It makes a tasty woodland snack whilst out and about and tastes a bit like cucumber some say! Next time you see some why […]

One for the kids: How to make a Mini Nature Reserve

Spring is undoubtedly the most beautiful time of year to be outdoors, with new life popping up everywhere. Make the most of the coming warmer weeks with the kids by getting outside and creating something special together. The Devon Wildlife Trust have created a fantastic Mini Nature Reserve worksheet that you can print out and enjoy […]