Children Build Bug Hotels in Harmony Woods During Wholesome Easter Workshop

Wednesday 16th April saw nature, creativity, and community spirit come together in a joyful bug hotel-building session hosted at Harmony Woods.

Led for the very first time by Matt and Natalia—who both ran the session independently—a small group of children and their families gathered in the woods to take part in a fun, hands-on Easter activity.

The day began with a warm welcome followed by an exciting scavenger hunt. Children were given a list of natural materials to find—but creativity was encouraged, and they returned with a delightful mix of feathers, leaves, twigs, and daisies.

After gathering their materials, the group enjoyed a well-earned refreshments break. Parents sipped on warm drinks while children tucked into a selection of biscuits and traditional hot cross buns. Adding a seasonal surprise to the morning, Matt—stepping into his unofficial role as “Chief Supporting Officer of the Easter Bunny”—delivered a sweet Easter treat into each child's collection basket.

With energy levels recharged, the group sat down to listen to a spirited storytelling session. Natalia delighted everyone with her retelling of the much-loved tale Stick Man, while Matt brought the character to life through animated acting that had both children and parents in stitches.

The grand finale of the session was, of course, the construction of the bug hotels. Armed with their scavenged natural materials and bamboo sticks, families teamed up to create intricate hideaways for mini beasts. While the activity proved challenging at times—particularly for little fingers—it was met with great enthusiasm and laughter all around.

Organisers expressed their heartfelt thanks to the families who joined, and special recognition was given to Matt and Natalia for leading the session solo for the first time. Their creativity, care, and ability to engage young minds made the event a memorable success.

The bug hotels will now serve as cosy shelters for insects in Harmony Woods, leaving a lasting legacy of the day’s fun—and a positive impact on local biodiversity.