Arthur is currently 10 weeks old and we are really keen as a family to participate in 30 Days Wild. Both myself and my husband love being outdoors especially walking and gardening. The Wildlife Trust has a special meaning to us as my husband Michael proposed at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, just by the centre!

It's really important for us to pass our love of wildlife onto Arthur and really feel it’s good for him to spend as much time outside as possible! It’s such an exciting adventure bringing Arthur into the world and we have this amazing opportunity to introduce him to nature and the great outdoors with some fun activities.

Breakfast in the sunshine for Arthur and I.

Arthur playing on his play mat in the shade on the grass. He was watching the sky lots and listening to the birds singing!

As it was such a warm day today we went out for an early morning walk with Arthur in the sling. When we got home Arthur enjoyed playing on the grass in the shade under our big parasol. I took off his socks and he was feeling the cool grass between his toes. He was also grabbing at it with his hands and pulling! 

As it was a bit wet and rainy today we brought the outside inside. I picked a few flowers and leaves and waved them in front of Arthur so he could follow them with his eyes, he then felt some of the plants with his hands. 

Arthur laid under the trees in the garden and watched the shadows and shapes. He was very happy laying on a blanket in the shade! 

A walk along the Leighton buzzard canal in his Pram, there were a lot of different noises and things to watch. We saw ducks, a heron, butterflies, red kites and a squirrel! Arthur listened to the wooshing of the water when the locks opened for the boats to move through!  

Arthur helped Granny to plant some sunflower seeds in the garden! We will enjoy watching them grow together. 

We visited our local nursery where there are lots of tunnels full of plants. We then spent the afternoon planting up the hanging baskets and pots together in the shade. Arthur even had a little feel of the soil! The plants are lovely and bright so will add extra colour to our garden.

I collected up some rose petals from the garden and sprinkled them over Arthur’s feet. He enjoyed kicking them around whilst laying on a blanket in the shade.

We visited Cannock Chase Forest for the day which is owned by Forestry England. We had a lovely day in the shade of the trees - it kept us nice and cool too!

Playing in the shade on his playmat in our garden, listening to the birds and watching the shapes of the clouds today. There were also a number of butterflies by our strawberry plants that kept flying past!  

Lying under a big oak tree, watching the shadows and keeping cool. 

When Arthur was born we planted this rose called the Arthur Bell Rose. All the sunshine and rain has helped it blossom and it has just bloomed! 

We visited Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Tree Cathedral for a quick walk and got caught in the rain! 

Visiting the horses with granny, the wind was blowing across the fields moving the grass and trees 

Playing in the garden under the magnolia tree, listening to the birds and watching the clouds pass by. 

A beautiful quiet walk around Marston Forest centre in Marston Mortaine. They have recordings of birds playing by the visitors centre and Arthur liked listening to these! We did a 6 mile walk around the forest and lakes which was lovely, Arthur enjoyed a long sleep!