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Zing into spring! Leaf hunting, ladybird spotting, pond dipping, snail racing, minibeast making...


The UK's biggest celebration of family life, highlighting the importance of quality time and the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle.

 

Quality time for YOUR family

Here are some simple, FREE ideas from nature detectives to get your family playing, laughing and having fun together this half-term.

Based on the main themes of National Family Week 2011

 

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HUNT FOR WILDLIFE

Free wildlife spotting pack
 - ID guides, ticklists, hunt sheets

 

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HAVE A PICNIC

Free picnic kit
 - recipes, activities, printable invites

 

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GET ACTIVE
 
Healthy families pack
 - get fit with these outdoor games 

 

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TELL A STORY
 
Free storytelling pack
 - stories, cartoons, finger puppets

 

  

Woodland adventures 

14,000 woods to visit. Great for picnics and exploring :O)

VisitWoods logo    find a wood near you
 

  

Go to an event

Thousands of events have been organised by various groups and organisations across the UK during National Family Week.

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Share your family fun

Inspire other families with your ideas - send in photos and stories of your family's adventures to go on the website.

nature detectives wildlife club arrownaturedetectives@woodlandtrust.org.uk
 

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