Issue 16 Spring 2015
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EDUCATION<br />
WOODLAND<br />
TRUST<br />
… SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE – DEN!<br />
Building dens when out and about in woods can be<br />
tremendous fun during the spring & summer months<br />
– they get children to think creatively about solving<br />
problems, and will also get them to take notice of the<br />
world around them. Here the Woodland Trust offers<br />
its top tips on how to build a truly terrific den.<br />
• START OFF WITH SOME STRONG<br />
FOUNDATIONS<br />
First and foremost any great<br />
den needs to be strong. So, look<br />
for a sturdy tree with suitable<br />
nooks, crannies and knobbly bits<br />
- these will help<br />
secure your den’s<br />
structure.<br />
Then, find a couple<br />
of large branches<br />
which you can<br />
firmly wedge<br />
together against<br />
the tree to make<br />
your den’s main<br />
framework.<br />
• MAKE SURE IT’S SOLID<br />
AND STAYS DRY<br />
Collect more branches and lay<br />
them so they are leaning against<br />
your framework. Pack them<br />
closely together, so you can<br />
cover them easily.<br />
Rummage around for leaves<br />
and smaller twigs, drape<br />
them over your framework<br />
and wedge them into any<br />
gaps you can find. That way<br />
unwanted breezes and<br />
drops of rain won’t be<br />
able to get through!<br />
Visit www.naturedetectives.org.uk to download your guide to den building & much more<br />
22<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2015</strong>
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