Minibeasts in the Mulch

A leafy carpet provides our woodland invertebrates with plenty of places to shelter and hide. Find a good spot and carefully look under the leaves. If you find fallen leaves that have rolled up, carefully unroll the leaf, look inside and then gently place back on the ground. Rhododendron leaves are great for this. You may be lucky enough to find a black ground beetle, an earwig, a tiny slug, snail or spider! Do let us know what minibeasts you and your child find by posting on the blog,sending in pictures or photos. Just remember to wash those hands after the activity! We look forward to your responses.