https://www.littleacornsnursery.school/tag/conservation/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:22:12 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.littleacornsnursery.school/little-citizen-scientists-needed-big-garden-birdwatch/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:48:32 +0000 https://www.littleacornsnursery.school/?p=6202 January's Big Garden Birdwatch is a perfect home learning opportunity where children can find out about wild birds and get a better understanding of nature itself. What's more, it's a hugely worthwhile event that will benefit birds, conservation efforts, and children themselves. The activity also demonstrates how easy it is for little ones to become citizen scientists. With that in mind, let's explore today the Big Garden Birdwatch, explain what it is, how to take part, and why it's important for families to get involved.]]> https://www.littleacornsnursery.school/big-butterfly-count-nature-themed-activity/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:26:31 +0000 https://www.littleacornsnursery.school/?p=5855 Many will have heard of the Big Garden Birdwatch that takes place every year in January. However, fewer are aware of a similar activity called The Big Butterfly Count that takes place in July and early August. As well as being extremely worthwhile, it's a wonderful activity for both children and adults to get involved in as citizen scientists. The activity helps with butterfly conservation, is educational for those taking part, and encourages families to get outdoors, closer to nature. And, as we know, getting closer to nature is very good for children and people of all ages. Today, we take a look at this wonderful butterfly-spotting activity and explain how children and families can get involved, help these beautiful little pollinators, contribute a little time to the conservation initiative and benefit themselves at the same time.]]>