Ed Drewitt is a naturalist, broadcaster and feather expert. He talks of his passion for collecting bird feathers. He explains the role of different types of feathers on the body of a bird. Ed’s interest for all things birds has led him to write ‘Urban Peregrines’. Inspired by Ed’s bird feathers collection? Why don’t you collect […]
What is Rotational Symmetry?
Thanks to an opportunity to collaborate with our friends in the Clonakilty Bike Festival, we are putting together an activity on ‘What is Rotational Symmetry?’. What is Rotational Symmetry? Repeated patterns around a fixed point. Rotational Symmetry can involve any number of repeated elements. You see it many places but probably don’t realise it. Using […]
Scavenger Hunt Clues
Scavenger Hunt Clues I love writing Scavenger Hunt clues. One simple activity to easily get outside into nature for all the family is the humble Scavenger Hunt clues. But this one is with a difference. The Smart Happy Project is about increasing a connection to nature and encouraging observation and identification skills. In the book Last Child […]
Signs of Spring and the Equinox
Well done! You have made it through the winter. On March 20th we arrive again at an Equinox, this time the Spring or Vernal Equinox. This is the same as the Autumn Equinox only the other way around. For a simple, explanation of what an equinox is, What happens and why? make the ‘what is an equinox’ […]
