https://www.littleacornsnursery.school/category/nature/flowers/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:37:35 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.littleacornsnursery.school/wildlife-friendly-flower-growing-activity-for-under-fives/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:34:54 +0000 https://www.littleacornsnursery.school/?p=5907 Today's flower-growing children's activity follows on nicely from last month's butterfly-counting activity. Once again, it focuses on getting children outdoors, closer to nature, and doing some good for conservation and local wildlife — including butterflies. Also, as we know, outdoor play is important and getting closer to nature is hugely beneficial to children. This time, it's all about growing wildflowers that help to feed pollinators and encourage them to come to gardens, balconies, patios, plant pots, and window boxes where children live. As well as butterflies, the pollinators include bees, hoverflies, dragonflies, damselflies, and some non-flying insects like beetles. What's more, you may well find that wildflowers attract birds and sometimes even bats too! Pollinators are not only beautiful and adorable, but they're essential for a healthy environment and to pollinate food crops. So, all in all, this is another hugely worthwhile activity for under-fives and older children to get involved in. It's also great fun and educational. So, without further delay, here is our simple guide explaining how children and families can start growing wildlife-friendly flowers to support and attract these magical little creatures. Enjoy!]]>