Hedgehog Friendly Campus UoB

Recycle and grow at the same time with this cress hedgehog! Tools: A small plastic drinking bottle Scissors (ADULT SUPERVISION) Sellotape Googly eyes, buttons or you could use a sharpie pen Kitchen paper or soil/compost if you have any S eeds- cress is easy and quick to grow Water Step 1: ·         Lay the plastic bottle on its side and remove label        Step 2:     Cut out the top side of it. Keep the plastic near the front of the bottle opening intact.     Step 3:     Tape over the edges with sellotape to make smooth       Step 4: ·     Apply PVA glue to neck of the bottle and wrap wound string to make the head. If you don't have any string, you could paint or colour in. Leave to dry. Step 5: ·     Stick some googly eyes on near the bottle opening. You could use buttons or draw on the he...

Here's a great hedgehog craft that you and the kids can make together! Adult supervision is required, but it's ideal for older kids and younger children will love to help paint. You can make use of any old cardboard boxes you have, and the colour scheme is up to you! I just used whatever paint colours I had in the shed. Tools: Cardboard-  you want it to be quite sturdy so that your hog doesn't flop over! Paint- choose any colours you have available Scissors- ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED Hoops/Pipe cleaners/florist wire/twine Step 1: Draw a rough outline of your hedgehog onto the card. Mine was approximately two ft by two ft. Step 2: Once you are happy with your hog's shape, cut out the body and feet. This can be a bit tricky, especially around the spikes, so you may want to ask an adult for help. Step 3: Cut out slots in the middle of both feet and at the bottom of the body. The slots are approximately two and a half inches long- you ...