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Every year, as autumn arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, millions of birds across Europe get ready to migrate. To beat the chilly winter and nippy winds, birds will fly thousands of miles to warmer climes. Swallows, yellow wagtails, ospreys and many others stock up on large amounts of food to get ready for their long-haul flight to Africa!
Congratulations to our winners of the 'Show the Love' competition, published in the February issue of Eco Kids Planet. Connie, age 9, Bucks This is a picture of one of the wild ponies at Slate Meadow in Wooburn Green, Bucks. The meadow is opposite my school but the developers are planning to build ...
Cold temperatures in winter make it hard for some animals to stay warm and to find enough food to eat when plants and trees are becoming dormant.
In our January (Lake Baikal) issue, we asked you to send us a drawing or a photo of your favourite garden bird. Thank you to all the bird lovers who shared their drawings and letters! Find out who the lucky five winners are in our March issue of Eco Kids Planet. Robin by Fiona, Switzerland Gold f...
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS! PUBLISHED IN THE THE MYSTERY ICE AGE EDITION (DECEMBER, 2016) OF ECO KIDS PLANET MAGAZINE. Jasmine, age 11, Stubbington (United Kingdom) This is my December competition entry hope you like it. Oh and just to say I really love eco kids. It is sooooooo much fun to rea...
Overwintering butterfly (© Sebastian Knight/Shutterstock) Butterfly's survival strategies The life cycle of a butterfly involves four stages: from egg, to caterpillar, to pupa (or chrysalis), to adult. During the winter, a butterfly goes into a dormant state which is sort of like hibernation, althou...
How to explain the basic natural processes to your child Have your children been looking around outside and wondering why the leaves are changing colour and falling off the trees? If so, here are the facts for them to impress their friends and family members with! Plants and trees drink water throu...
With winter around the corner we want to make sure our children get as much wild time and daylight as possible, so why not plan a trip to the local botanic garden? With a little imagination, there are many adventures to be had in these hubs of biodiversity. Here are just a few ideas: Have you ever...
