It's always lovely to spend time outdoors as a family connecting with nature, enjoying some fresh air and learning about creatures great and small. We've been camping many times over the years which we really enjoy but when we heard about the Big Wild Sleepout (29th-31st July) we were keen to be involved.
For the 4th year running the RSPB are trying to encourage more children to sleep outside, even if it's just in a den or pop up tent in their back yard, and for many little ones it may be their first experience of nocturnal wildlife - it's exciting yet educational too. Listening for owls, watching moths and bats while having fun with torches is a great experience for all and with this warmer weather it is perfect timing to sign up!
For the 4th year running the RSPB are trying to encourage more children to sleep outside, even if it's just in a den or pop up tent in their back yard, and for many little ones it may be their first experience of nocturnal wildlife - it's exciting yet educational too. Listening for owls, watching moths and bats while having fun with torches is a great experience for all and with this warmer weather it is perfect timing to sign up!
We decided to give sleeping in the garden a go, ahead of the Big Wild Sleepout, to see how we got on as this was not something that we had ever tried before despite staying on designated campsites numerous times! The Mini Mes were really eager to get started and it wasn't long until we had a small tent erected, some snacks to nibble on (of course) and some some other fun activities prepared to make the most of our night.
