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Recipes
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Get inspired to cook up delicious and nutritious meals with our collection of nature-inspired recipes. From foraged ingredients to seasonal delights, there's something for everyone.
Dive deep into the world of nature and education with our informative fact sheets. Learn about local wildlife, ecosystems, and sustainability practices.
https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/documents/Seashore_Safari_Guide.pdf? (Sea Shore Guide)
Identify Wild Garlic - Ramsons
Wild garlic (Allium ursinum) is a plant with a strong garlic smell, long leaves, and white, star-shaped flowers.
Leaves
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- Long, oval-shaped, and pointed.
- Bright green in color.
- Smooth and shiny.
- Grow from the base of the plant.
- Small, white, and star-shaped.
- Bloom in clusters at the top of a tall stem.
- The most distinctive feature of wild garlic is its strong, garlicky smell.
- Crush a leaf between your fingers to release the smell.
- Grows in clumps.
- The best time to pick is when it's young and tender.
- The flowers can be eaten in salads or cooked.
- The bulbs can be harvested.
Look-alikes
- Wild garlic can be confused with Lily of the Valley or Lords-and-Ladies, which are poisonous.
- Lily of the Valley has bell-shaped flowers, while wild garlic has star-shaped flowers.
Crafting Activity Sheets
Explore the wonders of nature through our engaging video tutorials. From nature walks to DIY nature projects, there's always something new to discover.
Unleash your creativity with our nature-themed crafting activity sheets. Perfect for children and adults alike, these activities are both fun and educational.
A little bit of mindfulness 😊
APPs SHOUTOUT
Love, listening to birds, but looking for a handy little app to help identify which birds are singing. Look no further, this free app is amazing 😊 Merlin Bird
https://apps.apple.com/app/id773457673
There are a number of different Plant ID app on the market but I use Picture This - always check to see if you have to subscribe as some apps have an in app purchase.
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/picturethis-plant-identifier/id1252497129
https://apps.apple.com/app/id1437640564
New Forest National Park Walks - Love walking check this out.
Enjoy using the camera on your phone to scan the sky and learn more about the constellations in the sky above you.