Looking for fun, budget-friendly activities that get the kids outdoors this summer holiday? The Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) are inviting you to take part in their summer challenge! They’ve put together six activities designed to get the family exploring, discovering more about nature and enjoying taking on the challenge together.
Phil Barnes
The exciting activities can be done in your back garden, a local green space, on the beautiful NWT reserves – anywhere you can access nature. You don’t need to be a nature expert or have any specialist equipment to join in. From building homes for bugs and spotting birds, to enjoying a nature-themed picnic and getting creative, the challenge is a great way to spark curiosity and experience wildlife in fun new ways.
Spending time in nature is great for children’s wellbeing – inspiring curiosity, getting them moving, encouraging creativity and promoting relaxation. This challenge aims to help kids engage with the natural world around them, connecting to and valuing the wildlife that they find along the way.
Phil Barnes
As part of the challenge, you’ll take a trip to one of the fantastic NWT visitor centres at Cley Marshes, Hickling Broad or Ranworth Broad, where you can take in the amazing wildlife, get stuck in with fun activities and events, and grab a tasty bite to eat.
Kids go free to the NWT visitor centres all summer – making it a great budget-friendly day out.
Phil Barnes
Once you’ve completed all six challenges, available to download for free on the website, simply submit your sheet (online or in person) by Friday 10 October to be in with a chance of winning £110 worth of vouchers and an adorable hedgehog adoption pack! You’ll be able to use the vouchers in NWT gift shops, cafes and even the popular boat trips from Hickling and Ranworth Broad.
To get started, simply visit norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/Summer to download the challenge for free and start going wild!
