Mini Beast Hunt

New for 2023

Mini Beast Hunt

So which Mini Beast can you find in Glenny Wood?? Here is the challenge and what to do:-


  • Agree an area that you can use, best not to be middle of grass but close to a tree or hedge.
  • Split into small groups 
  • Explain what you want them to do and that they should be careful with any living creatures they find.
  • Using the 4m lengths of rope, set out a small (1m square area) to be explored
  • Get the young people to explore what creatures they can find in it.
  • Give then 15 minutes to find as many creatures they can.
  • Use the guides to identify the creatures.
  • See what else they can see in there area.

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