Activity

Wildflower foray discovery activity

There’s so much to see in wild spaces. Next time you’re out walking along a countryside path or through a field, slow down and look at the plants around you, you might be surprised how many there are.

A wildflower meadow filled with UK native flowers

This Experiencing Nature activity can be completed as part of Families Wild Challenge.

Estimated time: Under an hour Season: Summer, Spring Skill level: Easy

Instructions

Find a patch of long grass or a path that’s full of flowers. Wherever you go, check it’s safe and make sure you have permission to be there.

Use our activity sheet (download in: English or Cymraeg/Bilingual) to find as many colours as you can. If you're out spotting in a group, see who can find all the colours first.

An adult and child crouched in a woodland looking at nature.

Why not try to identify the flowers you see and boost your botanical knowledge?

Use a flower ID sheet, or a wildflower guide to find out the names of the plants around you.

Did you know?

There's a flower called Sneezewort, which used to be used to make sneezing powder. Aachoo! 

Partnering with

The RSPB is a member of BirdLife International.More