What we're doing
A weekend build that turns into months of observation.
- About 90 minutes
- Nature
- Project
Gather these
- Wooden crate or bricks
- Sticks, cones, bamboo, straw
- String
Step by step
- Choose a sheltered, partly shaded spot.
- Build a stable frame.
- Fill each section with a different natural material.
- Check weekly and record what arrives.
Worth talking about
Habitats
Minibeast identification
Caring for wildlife
What we did
Write, list or draw — whatever suits today.
Reflect together
What surprised you about build a bug hotel?
What was the easiest part? What was the fiddliest?
What would you change if you did it again tomorrow?