Activities & Excursions

15 activities

Children's hands shaping colourful seed bombs from soil and clay

Making Seed Bombs

Little balls made from soil, clay and wildflower seeds that can grow new flower meadows anywhere. Perfect for young gardeners!

30–90 min

Bean sprouting in a jar – roots and green shoot visible through the glass

Experiment

Sprouting Beans in a Jar

A clear jar makes bean germination visible. Children watch day by day as roots and shoots grow.

< 30 min

Colourful hand-painted pots with herbs on a sunny windowsill

Crafts

Mini Herb Garden on the Windowsill

Basil, chives and cress in colourful pots – a little garden that grows indoors and tastes delicious.

30–90 min

Open book with pressed autumn leaves and handwritten tree names

Excursion

Pressing and Identifying Leaves

Collect autumn leaves, press them and stick them into a personal tree book. A fun way for children to learn about native tree species.

> 90 min

Jar with visible soil and sand layers criss-crossed by earthworm tunnels

Experiment

Earthworm Observation Station

In a layered jar of soil and sand, children can watch earthworms mix the different ground layers.

30–90 min

Colourful watercolour paintings next to bowls of natural paints made from berries and spices

Crafts

Painting with Natural Colours

Children make their own paints from berries, blossoms and spices, then create colourful pictures – completely chemical-free.

30–90 min

Handmade insect hotel of wood and bamboo tubes on a garden fence

Crafts

Building an Insect Hotel

Wood, bamboo and pine cones become a little hotel for wild bees and other beneficial insects.

> 90 min

Green cress maze in a flat dish seen from above

Experiment

Cress Plant Maze

Cress grows so fast on a moist base that children can see a green maze within just a few days.

< 30 min

Child examining a moss cushion in the forest with a magnifying glass, checklist beside them

Excursion

Forest Treasure Hunt with Checklist

Armed with a checklist, children discover moss, fungi, animal tracks and special leaves in the forest. A nature experience turned adventure!

> 90 min

Children measuring the height of their sunflowers in the garden with a tape measure

Seasonal

Sunflower Growing Race

Who has the tallest sunflower? Children plant seeds and track over weeks whose flower grows the highest.

> 90 min

Child examining an open blossom through a magnifying glass, stamens visible

Experiment

Plants Under the Magnifying Glass

With a magnifying glass or children's microscope, kids discover the hidden world of blossoms, leaves and pollen.

30–90 min

Colourful autumn garland of chestnuts, acorns and red leaves on a window

Seasonal

Autumn Garland from Natural Materials

Chestnuts, acorns, colourful leaves and rose hips are threaded onto a string – autumn décor straight from nature.

30–90 min

Homemade water filter from a PET bottle with visible layers of gravel, sand and charcoal

Experiment

Building a Water Filter

With sand, gravel and activated charcoal, children build a simple water filter and are amazed as murky water turns clear.

30–90 min

Pine cone coated with seeds hanging from a branch, a tit pecking at it

Seasonal

Bird Feeder Pine Cones

Pine cones are coated with peanut butter and seeds – a tasty snack for winter birds and a great crafting activity.

< 30 min

Handmade greeting card with pressed daisies and fern leaves on white paper

Crafts

Greeting Cards with Pressed Flowers

Pressed blossoms and leaves become beautiful cards for birthdays, Mother's Day or just because.

30–90 min

Children discovering nature activities outdoors

More ideas for kids & teens

Discover playgrounds, botanical treasure hunts, learning gardens, WWF camps and many more nature-focused family outings from FLEUROP Switzerland.

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Activities & Excursions

Making Seed Bombs

Sprouting Beans in a Jar

Mini Herb Garden on the Windowsill

Pressing and Identifying Leaves

Earthworm Observation Station

Painting with Natural Colours

Building an Insect Hotel

Cress Plant Maze

Forest Treasure Hunt with Checklist

Sunflower Growing Race

Plants Under the Magnifying Glass

Autumn Garland from Natural Materials

Building a Water Filter

Bird Feeder Pine Cones

Greeting Cards with Pressed Flowers

More ideas for kids & teens

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