Autumn learning resources for children launched by Bennachie conservation charity
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The change of season has seen the Bailies of Bennachie launch its new learning resources for younsgters.
The conservation charity's autumn section of its website is full of information, a Doric story, fun indoor and outdoor activities and jokes told by local friendly giant Jock O'Bennachie.
The materials are there for families looking for activities to do during the October school holidays.
Activities for the season include making an owl from acorns, crafts from conkers and a leaf hunt challenge. Questions are answered such as what do honey bees do over winter? And how does that differ for bumble bees and wasps? Which birds fly south and which ones arrive here? It looks too at what happens to trees in autumn and asks why leaves fall.
The Bailies learning officer Margaret Garden said: “Events in the last couple of years have brought a new appreciation and interest in the outdoor world.
"We have had a great response to the fun and learning online programme from families and schools who have praised the quality and quantity of the information available.
"Hopefully these resources will encourage families to wrap up warm and head outside to explore the wonderful natural world around us.”
Head to www.juniorbailies.org.uk to find Jock’s guide to autumn. The resources are aimed at families of primary age children but can be enjoyed by any age.
