Wild Days: Outdoor Play for Young Adventurers

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The birds you want to attract – An adjustable table will help make sure smaller birds get a look-in. We’re thrilled that our annual nature challenge has become so popular – two million people have taken part so far and it continues to grow every year. We now know that the challenge not only connects you with nature, but that keeping it wild for the whole of June will actually make you happier and healthier too.”

Bird table and feeder hygiene is very important. Brush off debris every time you put out fresh food and scrub the table with a mild disinfectant solution weekly. Move the table from time to time to stop droppings building up underneath. Water containers should be rinsed out daily, especially during the warmer months, and allowed to dry out before fresh water is added.

Lang, Brent (February 10, 2021). "Netflix Adapting 'Redwall' Books Into Animated Movies, TV Series". Variety . Retrieved February 10, 2021. Put out bird food and water on a regular basis through autumn and winter. In severe weather, you may find you need to feed twice daily. Birds need high-energy, high-fat foods during cold weather. In 2017, director Guillermo del Toro announced that McHale would co-write the script to del Toro's stop-motion adaptation of Pinocchio. [13] Wild Days will help children interact with nature and learn about the natural world. Even the edges of windowsills hold tiny little eco-systems, so there is nature to be found everywhere. Our youngsters want to be doing positive things for the planet and this will help them on that path.” On animal awareness days around the world people often celebrate by raising awareness of important animal topics such as the welfare of animals in farming food systems, or the rights of wild animals to remain wild. You can read more about the important we World Animal Protection does here. How can I get involved with an animal day?

Condé Nast Traveler does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published by Condé Nast Traveler is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional. Funded by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, 30 Days Wild has an enthusiastic fan base and has attracted celebrity support from the likes of TV presenters Monty Don, Liz Bonnin and Dr Amir Khan, and this year is championed by The Vamps’ guitarist James McVey. The Field Studies Council specialises in natural history days and experiences for schools, and also offers structured family holidays, based in FSC accommodation. Their three-night Minibeasts, Mice and the Mole weekend gives kids the chance to go river-dipping, set traps for small mammals (before releasing them) and hunt for minibeasts, with plenty of time to explore the beautiful countryside around Box Hill.

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There are many ways in which you can celebrate an animal awareness day, donating to World Animal Protection is a great way to support the work we do to protect animals. There are many ways to donate including a one-off donation, a recurring direct debit, or even a gift from your salary. You might also consider hosting a fundraising event at your school or in your town, you can even leave a gift in your will. Does anything happen on global animal days? Roadmap Satellite Connections Business Directory | Leaflet Connections Business Directory | Leaflet I felt like a bit of a fraud joining the challenge as I wasn’t really an outdoors person at all, and just joined in as part of home-schooling my kids. I found I learned as much as they did, and the experience has been so enriching for myself and my kids. 30 Days Wild totally converted me and taught me and my family to pause for a minute, take in what’s around us, and do our bit for nature.”

The skies over Norfolk teem with birdlife from August through to November, when the autumn migrations see dozens of species, from sandpipers and egret to ibis and owls, pass over the coastline. Norfolk Birding offers a three-night birdwatching break each month, with accommodation in a traditional farmhouse and trips each day to different areas of the county. Walks take in the salt marshes and sand dunes, with more than 100 bird species usually recorded over the weekend. said they had either already taken action to reduce their carbon footprint, or were very likely to after taking part in 30 Days Wild A free, relaxed and social 6 week, woodland and nature based course to promote an improved sense of wellbeing and mental healthAs soon as restrictions allow, Oxford-based operator Active England will start running new Source to Sea trips – where participants paddleboard, kayak, canoe, swim, walk (or run) and cycle the length of well-known English and Welsh rivers. There are chances to hitch a ride on a boat, a steam train or a support vehicle, so these are not just for the super-fit. Nights are spent in pubs or around the fire pit, with a choice of glamping or hotel accommodation. The four river trips are: the Wye, from its source in the Cambrian mountains to Chepstow; the Tyne, from Deadwater Fell in Northumberland to Tynemouth; the Thames, from Thames Head in Gloucestershire to central London (not quite to the sea!); and three rivers in Devon and Cornwall – the Dart, Fowey and Camel. In 2020, a five-year review of 30 Days Wild participants, run in conjunction with the University of Derby, found that people reported they felt happier and healthier from taking part, with positive effects lasting for at least two months afterwards.