Make it activities
Helping wetland nature and getting creative at home is easy with our range of make-it activities. They can be done with things you already have, so are cheap and eco-friendly. With step-by-step instructions and video tutorials, they’re easy and fun to do.
Make a mini pond
Create your own wetland habitat to encourage wildlife where you live.
Download mini pond activity sheet (PDF)Make a toad hall
Create your own home for frogs, toads and newts.
Download toad hall activity sheet (PDF)Make a LEGO bird table
Build it any shape you like. Let your imagination run wild!
Download bird table activity sheet (PDF)Make a bird feeder
Tempt birds into your garden or balcony with this easy-to-make bird feeder.
Download bird feeder activity sheet (PDF)Make binoculars
Turn toilet roll tubes into binoculars, helping you to focus on wildlife where you live.
Download binoculars activity sheet (PDF)Make a bird hide
Watch birds in comfort without frightening them away.
Download bird hide activity sheet (PDF)Make a water cycle in a jar
See how water is constantly transported around the earth.
Download water cycle activity sheet (PDF)Make a t-shirt carrier bag
Make your own re-usable bag using just an old t-shirt and a pair of scissors.
Download t-shirt carrier bag activity sheet (PDF)Make a bottle bird feeder
Make a bird feeder from an old plastic bottle; a great example of re-using a plastic item.
Download bottle bird feeder activity sheet (PDF)Make an ‘eggy cress animal’
See your cress start to grow in just a few days!
Download eggy cress animal activity sheet (PDF)Make a nature star
Build it any shape you like. Let your imagination run wild!ve.
Download nature star activity sheet (PDF)Make a bug hotel
Provide homes for minibeasts where you live.
Download bug hotel activity sheet (PDF)For teachers
Our Learning Zone hosts a wide range of learning resources and you can book a learning visit to one of our wetland centres. From schools and nurseries to higher education and uniform groups, we cater for everyone.
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