Wondering Wild
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Category: Forest School
Elderberry Syrup
The elder tree is full of beautiful ripe berries at the moment and the birds are really enjoying this abundant food source. With the arrival of colder weather and the inevitable flurry of colds and flus that tend to do the rounds at this… Continue Reading “Elderberry Syrup”
Elderflower Cordial
June being my birthday month and that of my young neighbour, making elderflower cordial for our celebrations has become somewhat of a tradition. We watch eagerly as the flowers come into blossom, waiting for the day when there are enough heads in bloom to… Continue Reading “Elderflower Cordial”
Hawthorn Ketchup
The hedgerows are an abundance of red at this time of year, and I love the deep colour of the haws brightening up our roads. Hawthorn supports the heart and also boosts immunity, perfect for this time of year. I recently tried out a… Continue Reading “Hawthorn Ketchup”
ADVENT-ure Calendar
With December only a few days away, it’s time to get ready for three and a half weeks of micro adventures. A nice change from the chocolate filled calendars that we are all so used to, the ADVENT-ure calendar offers 24 reasons to get… Continue Reading “ADVENT-ure Calendar”
Advent-ure calendar
With so much of the run up to Christmas revolving around all things material, and chocolate, it’s always lovely to find ways to celebrate in a more natural manner. I came across the idea of an ADVENT-ure Calendar a few years ago and have… Continue Reading “Advent-ure calendar”
Yarrow
I live in the countryside. I am surrounded by nature. In summer I share this space with midges. Because of them, I also share this space with bats and swallows. I am just one of many creatures that calls this place home. Luckily the… Continue Reading “Yarrow”
Sea Glass
Now that the summer has come to an end and many families are back to the routine of school and work, this time of transition can be difficult for everyone, especially as many are returning to a very unfamiliar environment. With lots of new… Continue Reading “Sea Glass”
Sound Maps
I recently spent a few days with my six nieces and nephews, aged 14 down to 5 and a half. We were all at my mum’s old family home, and as usual, spent most of every day outside, in the sea, on the beach… Continue Reading “Sound Maps”
Colour Palettes
For those of us in Ireland, our worlds have just gotten a whole lot bigger, we can now explore anywhere within our county, and up to 20km from home if we cross a county border. I am incredibly lucky to have both lake and… Continue Reading “Colour Palettes”
Happy Earth Day
Wednesday was Earth Day, fifty years of celebrating the earth. Started by Senator Gaylord Nelson who was concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States, it is now marked globally and said to be the largest secular observation in the world. There is… Continue Reading “Happy Earth Day”
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