Discover the hidden world of insects
1 h€ 20 Calm
Dive into the fascinating world of insects right on your doorstep. Identify, photograph and house them, and learn about their role in the ecosystem.
An entire world lives in your backyard, on your balcony, or in the park around the corner. Start by identifying: make or print ID cards and keep an eye out for butterflies, beetles and bees. Pay attention to colours, wing patterns and behaviour. Then discover their beauty up close with macro photography on your smartphone, focus on the eyes and patterns, and use soft morning light.
If you want to give nature a helping hand, build a mini insect hotel from wood, bamboo and straw and place it in a sunny, sheltered spot. Take a moment along the way for a mindful discovery walk: sit down, observe sounds and colours, and note what catches your eye. Keep an insect journal with dates, locations and drawings, and make your garden more insect-friendly with native flowers, water sources and no pesticides.
Make or print ID cards and look for butterflies, beetles and bees in your garden.
Suggestion: Pay attention to colours, wing patterns and behaviour.Photograph insects up close with your smartphone in soft morning light.
Suggestion: Focus on the eyes and patterns on the body.Build a mini insect hotel from wood, bamboo and straw in a sunny spot.
Suggestion: Vary the chambers to attract different types of insects.Sit quietly, observe without judgement and note what you hear, see and feel.
Make your outdoor space more insect-friendly with native flowers and water sources.
Suggestion: Avoid pesticides and bright artificial light at night.Related playbooks
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