# Outdoors With The Bailies

> Nature learning resources from the Bailies of Bennachie for young people and families, inspired by Bennachie and the Aberdeenshire environment.

The site brings together seasonal programmes, wildlife and plant learning, activities and stories featuring Jock o’ Bennachie. The resources are aimed primarily at primary-school children; parents and responsible adults are expected to supervise activities.

## Start here

- [Learn with The Bailies](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/learn): Overview of the seasonal programmes, learning topics, activities and resource collections.
- [Activities](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/activities): Collection of nature activities, crafts, quizzes and games, with topic labels and adult-supervision guidance.
- [Resources](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/resources): Library of educational resources, including identification guides, activity sheets and videos.
- [Watch](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/watch): Video collection covering wildlife, plants, seasons and stories, including recordings made on Bennachie.

## Seasonal programmes

- [Spring Programme](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/spring-programme): Starting points for spring birds, animals, amphibians, insects and family activities.
- [Summer Programme](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/summer-holiday-programme): Summer learning topics on birds, plants, minibeasts, moths and caterpillars.
- [Autumn Programme](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/autumn-programme): Autumn topics including bird migration, bird feeding, fruits, seeds, minibeasts and activities.
- [Winter Programme](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/winter-programme): Winter wildlife, seasonal changes, nature detective activities and mountain rescue topics.

## Wildlife, plants and stories

- [Birds](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/birds): Learning material on feathers, flight, nests and familiar Bennachie birds, with worksheets and recordings.
- [Things That Grow](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/things-that-grow): Plants, wildflowers and trees, with growing, making and observation activities.
- [Minibeasts and Pollinators](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/minibeasts-and-pollinators): Introduction to invertebrates, their habitats and roles, with sections on insects, spiders, bees and other small animals.
- [Moths and Caterpillars](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/moths-and-caterpillars): Moth identification, life cycles, local species, observation and ways to help moths.
- [Becoming a Winter Nature Detective](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/becoming-a-nature-detective): How to look for animal tracks and signs, record observations and explore identification exercises.
- [Let’s Make Bennachie Litter Free!](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/litter): Educational material on litter, its effects on wildlife and responsible disposal, with stories and teaching resources.
- [Jock o’ Bennachie](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/jock-o-bennachie): Introduction to the folklore giant used throughout the learning resources, with storytelling audio and video.

## Planning family activities

- [Information for Parents](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/parents): Guidance for parents and group organisers on supervision, clothing, supplies and preparing for outdoor activities.
- [Information for Children](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/children): Child-facing guidance on being accompanied by an adult, preparing for a walk and caring for the environment.
- [Outdoor Activity Checklist](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/outdoor-activity-checklist): Preparation checklist for family nature activities and visits to Bennachie.
- [Staying Safe on Bennachie](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/staying-safe-on-bennachie): Route planning, weather, daylight, footwear and clothing considerations for hill visits.
- [Disclaimer](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/disclaimer): Conditions for using the educational materials and external resources, including responsibility for assessing suitability.

## Organisation and contact

- [About Us](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/about-us): Background and conservation objectives of the Bailies of Bennachie, with a link to their main website.
- [Contact Us](https://www.juniorbailies.org.uk/contact-us): Contact routes for general and education enquiries, postal details and a link to the enquiry form.