Links
Good gear
Both Raindrops and Muddy Puddles sell great outdoor clothing for kids.
Local company Propper Clobber sells a fab range of fair trade and organic clothing from suppliers not found on the high street - the only place to shop for tractor jackets and pony pyjamas!
Bits and bugs
Insect Lore sells an amazing range of nature and science toys, kits and gifts.
Roots and shoots
Bob Davis of Forvie Tree Nursery is the only person you need speak to if you’re interested in wildlife gardening and native plants and trees – sound advice and great plants for your home, school or community project. Contact him at:
South Mains of Auchleuchries, Hatton, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire AB42 OTQ.
Tel: 01358 711292
Emall: bob.b.davis@btinternet.com
Scotia Seeds are one of the best sources of native plant seed in Scotland. Excellent advice too!
Things to do
Sign up to Nature Detectives for masses of eco things to do – from great tick sheets to quizzes, art ideas and online games.
Creative Star Learning - a great outdoor learning service by Juliet Robertson for educators.
The Forestry Commission run seasonal events for the under 5s in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire woodlands. Search their online events listings here.
Aberdeen City Council Countryside Ranger Service and Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service also hold hands-on events for families on their reserves.
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