Nature Days outdoor learning resources – Glow worms.
Last night I went on a secret hunt.
Take a look at my video to see what I saw.

My challenge for you today is to go on a glow worm hunt.

What you need:
Torch

How to do it:
Go out when it is dark in your garden. Turn off your torch and let your eyes get used to the dark. This can take 10 mins.
Then go for a walk around your garden looking for anything glowing in amongst the bushes. Glow worms like chalky areas or rough woodland edges. If you spot one then get as close as you can and then put the torch on her so you can have a really good look at her. If you do carefully pick her up make sure you put her back where you found her. Then make a sign on the ground so you can try and spot her in the day time.  The in the morning go back to the spot and see if you can still see her.
If you don’t spot glow worms, don’t worry there are still lots of exciting animals to find in your garden after dark. Look out for moths and bats, there may also be glowing fungi in the rotting wood or can you catch the eyes of animals with your torch?

I would love to hear what you spotted or see any pictures you managed to take. So Tweet #Naturedays @DawnNaturedays or post on the Nature Days facebook page.
Happy nocturnal hunting!