World Wildlife Day / Wildlife Drinking Station
Wildlife Drinking Station
Children design and set up a shallow, shaded water station with landing rocks and escape sticks so birds, lizards and insects can drink safely on hot days.
How to run it
- Talk about why wildlife struggle to find water in hot weather and what makes a safe drinking spot.
- Choose a shallow dish or tray and add rocks and a stick so small creatures can climb out.
- Pick a shady, quiet spot with nearby shrubs for cover and away from where cats can hide.
- Fill it with clean water and agree on a roster for children to refresh it daily.
- Keep a tally of visitors spotted over the following weeks.
You will need
- shallow dish, tray or terracotta saucer
- rocks and pebbles
- sticks
- jug of water
- visitor tally sheet
Make it easier or harderYounger children can decorate rocks for the dish; older children can design a tally chart and graph visitors over time.
SafetyKeep water no deeper than a few centimetres, refresh it daily to deter mosquitoes, and supervise children around any water.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children take on a real caring role for local wildlife and contribute to their environment.
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