Roots are the organs that plants and trees use to absorb water and nutrients as well as anchoring them to surfaces for stability and support. Roots also play an important role in the wider environment by preventing soil erosion, forming symbiotic relationships with other organisms, filtering water and helping to break down harmful microbes and…

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01.07.2025

16 Wildflower activity ideas – Childsplayabc ~ Nature is our playground

Wildflowers are flowering plants that grow and spread naturally in the wild. There are over 16000 species of wildflower in the UK and they play an important role in the environment by providing food, shelter and egg laying spaces for a wide variety of wildlife as well as producing oxygen, absorbing carbon, adding nutrients and…

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02.07.2025

17 Sunflower activity ideas – Childsplayabc ~ Nature is our playground

Sunflowers (also called Helianthus) are beautiful flowers that provide an important source of food for a variety of wildlife. Pollinating insects like bees, butterflies, moths and beetles feed on the pollen and nectar, and many species of bird, mammals and invertebrates feed on the seeds, leaves and stems. There are over 70 species of sunflower in…

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08.07.2025

The Big Butterfly Count 2025 – Childsplayabc ~ Nature is our playground

The Big Butterfly Count is the world’s largest survey of butterflies and this year it starts on Friday 12th July and runs until Sunday the 4th August. Anyone in the UK can take part. It only takes 15 mins and is free, fun and easy to do. All you need to do is download the…

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13 Root activity ideas – Childsplayabc ~ Nature is our playground

16 Wildflower activity ideas – Childsplayabc ~ Nature is our playground

17 Sunflower activity ideas – Childsplayabc ~ Nature is our playground

The Big Butterfly Count 2025 – Childsplayabc ~ Nature is our playground

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