23 wild ideas for outdoor adventures

In my last blog post I shared lots of ideas on what to do on busy weekdays or when the weather is less than appealing. So for the days when the sun shines and we have a couple hours or more free, I’ve come up with another 20 or so ideas so we’ll never be stuck for what to do next!

Here’s 23 ideas for outdoor micro adventures:

Go geocaching
Relax in the grass and look up at the sky and be inspired by the clouds
Have a picnic with a wild view
Go birdwatching in a hide
Volunteer with a conservation organisation or group, check out your local Wildlife Trust opportunities
Climb or hug a tree or record an ancient tree with the Ancient Tree Hunt
Record flora and fauna you see on recording apps such as the Great British Bee Count, Birdtrack or Mammal Tracker
Go on the lookout for stunning summer visitors such as swifts, swallows and house martins
Go to a nature-inspired event such as a badger watch or guided bird walk
Feed ducks or garden birds with healthy treats (bread is bad for them)

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Find and explore a new wild place you didn’t know existed, for example try your local cemetery or closest green patch on Google maps

Plant wildflower seeds
Go stargazing on a clear night
Try some nature photography, a phone camera will do
Walk in a wood
Visit a nature reserve
Kayak on a wild river, we invested in inflatable kayaks which are perfect for spontaneous river trips anywhere
Roll down a hill, embrace your inner playfulness!
Walk barefoot in the grass
Swim in the wild, be it sea or river
Help the planet by picking up litter
Walk a dog, and appreciate the natural world all around through their eyes
Touch tree bark, smell flowers, stroke leaves, rescue insects and listen to the birds