World Art Day / Nature Land Art
Nature Land Art
Children collect leaves, sticks, flowers and stones to create temporary outdoor artworks, photographing them before nature takes them back.
How to run it
- Walk the outdoor space and collect fallen natural materials only.
- Show examples of patterns, spirals and circles made with natural objects.
- In small groups, create a land art piece on the ground.
- Photograph each artwork and have the group walk around to admire them.
You will need
- fallen leaves
- sticks
- stones
- fallen flowers
- camera or device
Make it easier or harderYounger children can make a simple circle pattern; older children can plan a design on paper first.
SafetyCollect only fallen materials, check for bees, prickles or fungi, and wash hands afterwards.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children connect with the natural environment and explore creative ideas using found materials.
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