Outdoor Skills

Three chicks on grass

Fun activities to enjoy at home this Easter weekend

Majestic Oak tree in autumn in sunny weather

British tree guide: how to identify and where to see

Blossom and leaves

How to identify spring blossom

Great tit (Parus major) perched on wooden garden fence in the snow in winter. (Photo by: Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Easy ways to stay connected to nature and the outdoors from your home

Robin on a branch in winter

Winter gardening for wildlife

Bread cooking on fire

Campfire bread on a stick

Serves 2–4

Closeup of glowing springtime flowers Star of Bethlehem

Best wildflowers to spot in late winter

Curbar Edge with a cloud inversion looking towards the Chatsworth Estate - Getty Images

Natural phenomena to spot in autumn

Programme Name: Cornwall with Simon Reeve - TX: n/a - Episode: This Cornish Summer with Simon Reeve - Ep1 (No. 1) - Picture Shows: (R) with the Taco Boys Simon Reeve - (C) Beagle Media Ltd - Photographer: Chris Mitchell

Best British countryside, nature and wildlife programmes to watch in November 2020

Kathy Bishop and Tom Crowford, the Somerset Smallholders

How to start a smallholding: growing, harvesting and best seasonal recipes

Cache hidden in a tree trunk - Getty Images

Guide to geocaching: what is it and how to get started

Overgrown pond

How to make a wildlife pond

Country lane near Padstow, Getty Images

Hedgerow plants and flowers guide: history and how to identify common species

Full length side view of girl dipping stick in water at beach

Guide to rockpooling: how to get started, where to go, and essential equipment

Beach at sunset

Beachcombing guide: things to find along the seashore and best beaches in the UK