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Simple Wildlife Garden Drinking Station

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bowl containing stones, water mint plant , sticks and water

Encourage wildlife into your garden with this water station to keep them hydrated in this dry summer. Easy to create - encourages connection with nature, caring  and observation skills.

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Adaptive tip

This activity is useful to encourage those who cannot get outdoors easily, or whom you are encouraging to engage with the outdoors from inside - make observations of the outdoors. The bowl can sit on a wall, table or windowsill so it's more visible from indoors. 

Extension activity

Maybe have an insect spotter guide to hand to identify the creatures who use the drinking station. 
Download for free from RSPB along with lots of practical advice for stepping out into the outdoors on a Minibeast Safari!
Download the RSPB Spot It 1 & 2 Minibeast Safari sheets for free from  https://www.field-studies-council.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Childs-Invertebrate-spotter.pdf