Make a seed drying mobile
Preserve flower seeds and create a beautiful mobile decoration at the same time!
Everlasting dandelion clocks
See how the fluffy white dandelion clock forms after the flower has blossomed and preserve the dandelion clocks by keeping them in a jar so that the wind doesn’t blow the seeds away.
Tie dye with natural berry dye
There are so many berries at this time of year in beautiful hues of red, purple and blue and these colourful berries can be turned into fabric dye. For this activity, I’ve used elderberries and blackberries and created patterns using the tie dye method.
Make a driftwood photo hanger
This driftwood photo hanger is really easy to make and is a great way to display your beach photos!
Make Elder beads
Making Elder beads is a really satisfying activity for both children and adults alike. Once you’ve mastered making Elder beads, you can use the beads in lots of different crafts.
Make seashell candles
These seashell candles are so pretty and really simple to make. We always collect a few shells on our trips to the beach so it’s a lovely way to use them rather than letting them gather dust somewhere!
Make an insect watering station
Making an insect watering station is a great thing to do in summer when it can be a little harder for insects to find moisture. They’re also really simple to make and provide a great way to start a conversation with little ones about the importance of looking after our insects.
Make a drip sandcastle
Drip sandcastles are such fun to make and the process is really simple and so satisfying!
Make your own nature bracelet
Making a nature bracelet is such a simple activity to do with children of all ages but it’s a great way to add a bit of extra fun to a nature walk with your children or even to explore the plants growing in your own garden!
Butterfly petal pictures
Make some fun and simple butterfly petal pictures using brightly coloured petals and leaves
Flower head printing
Printing with flowers is a lovely plastic free nature craft activity that is simple to do and can be done by children of all ages.