Outdoor Skills

Beach at sunset

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

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How to predict the weather using clouds

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A brief guide on how to follow the countryside code

Child writing in woodland/Credit: National Trust images, Chris Lacey

New project aims to help children develop a lasting connection with nature

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How to connect with nature using technology: best nature and wildlife apps and tools

Tick-on-finger

Guide to ticks: how to avoid being bitten, treatment and how to protect your dog

Springtime. Smartphone, lilies of the valley, headphones, coffee cup and open notebook on a wooden table. Flat lay, top view background

Listen to the best BBC countryside podcasts and radio

How to make a green roof @Jake Graham

Make a green roof on a shed

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How to record your local wildlife

Clove hitch knot

Tie a clove hitch knot

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How to encourage kids to grow their own vegetables

Hazel pollen

Hay fever symptoms, causes and how to beat it

Compost

How to compost your waste

Butterfly on buddleia

How to make your garden wildlife-friendly

Sowing seeds in eggshells

Easy craft projects and outdoor nature activities for children to do at home