Peterborough charity launches Christmas-themed nature activities for children

The newly launched resources aim to enhance children’s understanding of the world around them and allow them to discover more about the environment.

The free downloadable activity sheets include everything from a green advent calendar, instructions for how to make your own reusable beeswax wraps and creating recycled decorations, festive bunting, bird feeders and much more.

“With the recent news about an extended winter lockdown period and regional restrictions applying, we wanted to support families with activities that enable them to make the most of their time together and still enjoy a green Christmas,” said PECT’s environmental education lead Heidi Latronico-Ferris.

“Our local environment is sometimes an unexplored natural resource, often overlooked for its wealth of possibilities and not always appreciated or looked after as it should be. Take this time to turn that around and discover natural wonders, learn from Nature’s School, and in return protect it for future generations.”

Nature’s School is not just for families – schools, charities and other organisations can also benefit from the resource and use it to create new ways of delivering the curriculum and learning objectives.

To access the resources, visit: https://www.pect.org.uk/projects/natures-school-christmas/ or find PECT on Facebook @SustainablePECT.