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Beautiful Butterflies – the fluttering flowers of nature

Beautiful Butterflies – the fluttering flowers of nature

We all come across butterflies and caterpillars in our gardens and while we’re out in the Nature . . . but do you know your butterflies and all the fascinating facts surrounding them. Butterflies are insects and they come in many shapes, sizes and colours and many can …

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First Aid – an essential life skill that can make a difference

First Aid – an essential life skill that can make a difference

At Eco-Rangers, we believe first aid is a life skill that everyone can and should learn. This is particularly essential when our children and their families are out and about hiking and exploring the natural terrain. When an accident occurs in the outdoors, you are likely to be …

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Can you make a nest like a Bird?

Can you make a nest like a Bird?

Last Friday our Genet group enjoyed a great project which encouraged them to really think as birds do, and in the process, they had to create a nest fit for a bird. The children were shown various different bird nest and asked how they think a bird makes …

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Eco-Ranger Full Moon Picnic a Success

Eco-Ranger Full Moon Picnic a Success

On Friday the 7th November, nature and outdoor enthusiasts joined the Helderberg Eco-Rangers for a picnic on the lawns of the Helderberg Nature Reserve. The weather was perfect with a still night, clear skies, majestic full moon and comfortable temperatures. While picnics were enjoyed at leisure, the crowd …

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