DIY BAT SEED BOMB KIT
Know someone who gets ridiculously excited when they spot a bat?
AGES 4+
For little bat fans, big bat fans and everyone in between.
Make flowers. Attract insects. Help bats.
This hands-on Bat Seed Bomb Kit lets children mix, squish and roll their own seed bombs using specially selected seeds that grow into night-scented flowers.
But what do flowers have to do with bats? Quite a lot, actually! As evening falls, night-scented flowers can attract moths and other insects — providing feeding opportunities for bats. It’s a brilliantly simple way for children to discover how plants, insects and bats are all connected.
Once made, the seed bombs can be scattered in garden borders, plant pots and other suitable spots where you have permission to plant. There’s no need to wait for the perfect time of year to make them either — seed bombs can be made at any time, then dried and stored until conditions are suitable for planting. Just avoid scattering them during frosty weather.
The adventure doesn’t end once they’ve been planted. When the flowers begin to bloom, head outside as dusk falls and see who comes to visit. Look out for moths and other night-flying insects around the flowers — and keep an eye on the skies for bats swooping overhead.
It’s a wonderfully hands-on way to get growing, discover a little more about nocturnal wildlife and see how helping one part of nature can have a knock-on effect on another.
Perfect for: ages 4+, bat lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, little gardeners, nocturnal wildlife activities, gardening projects, outdoor learning, unusual nature gifts and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Keep the night time adventure going…
Pair it with our Bird & Hedgehog Wildlife Food Kit and children can keep watch for another night time visitor too — put out the hedgehog food as evening arrives and see who stops by after dark.
ECO PARTY BAGS
Planning a party for a bunch of little nature-lovers? Our Bat Seed Bomb Kits are also available in bundles, making a brilliantly different, eco-friendly alternative to traditional party bags — and a fun activity children can make together or take home to grow.
