{"id":3164,"date":"2026-09-19T16:22:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T15:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/?page_id=3164"},"modified":"2026-09-19T16:49:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T15:49:54","slug":"scouts-bushcraft-minibeast-id-board","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/scouts-bushcraft-minibeast-id-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Scouts Bushcraft Minibeast ID Board"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--74c69059-8e69-4122-b1e6-dfeabf6c5711\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--f0c675ea-2574-4d0e-b725-30f8550a8550\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Look \u2022 Compare \u2022 Identify<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--ddeb8c09-9078-4424-bc15-2efb6572e28e\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Scouts Bushcraft Minibeast ID Board<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--0504de1e-f5ff-4281-ba60-cbbe4edf98bc\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4><span>A hands-on tree identification activity for Scouts<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Get Scouts outside and discover the amazing world of <\/span><strong><span>minibeasts<\/span><\/strong><span> with the Scouts Bushcraft Minibeast ID Board.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>This hands-on activity board helps young people slow down, look closely and investigate the small creatures living around them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>From ladybirds and butterflies to beetles, spiders, worms and millipedes, there is a whole world of wildlife hiding under our feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Take the board outside and see what you can discover.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Scouts-Bushcraft-Minibeast-ID-Board.png?ssl=1\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"Leaf Guide by Scouts Bushcraft\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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(max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1492px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-3168\" alt=\"Leaf Guide by Scouts Bushcraft\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--c33f07d9-41e0-421a-8799-5799df695cce\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">\ud83d\udd0e A Hands-On Minibeast Identification Activity<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>The <\/span><strong><span>Scouts Bushcraft Minibeast ID Board<\/span><\/strong><span> has been designed as a practical outdoor activity for Scout Leaders, bushcraft instructors and young people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>The engraved examples provide a starting point for identifying the minibeasts you discover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>The central viewing hole gives Scouts a simple way to focus their attention on a small area of ground, vegetation or habitat while they investigate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Encourage Scouts to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><span>Look carefully<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Observe behaviour<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Compare what they find<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Identify the creature<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Think about its habitat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Discover what role it plays in nature<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span>Look \u2022 Observe \u2022 Identify<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>The aim isn't just to name a minibeast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>It's about <\/span><strong><span>developing observation skills and discovering the hidden wildlife around us.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div contenteditable=\"false\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h1><span>\ud83d\udc1c What Minibeasts Can You Find?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>The board features a selection of common minibeasts including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>Ladybird \u2022 Butterfly \u2022 Bee \u2022 Wasp \u2022 Dragonfly \u2022 Damselfly \u2022 Ant \u2022 Woodlouse \u2022 Spider \u2022 Beetle \u2022 Grasshopper \u2022 Cricket \u2022 Caterpillar \u2022 Moth \u2022 Fly \u2022 Centipede \u2022 Millipede \u2022 Slug \u2022 Snail \u2022 Worm \u2022 Earwig \u2022 Shieldbug \u2022 Lacewing<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Different habitats will produce different discoveries, so encourage Scouts to explore several locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<div contenteditable=\"false\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h1><span>\ud83c\udf3f Where Should You Look?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Minibeasts can be found almost everywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Try looking:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>\ud83c\udf42 Under Leaf Litter<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Carefully investigate fallen leaves and other woodland debris.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>\ud83e\udeb5 Around Deadwood<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Logs, branches and rotting wood can provide homes for many different creatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>\ud83c\udf31 In Grass<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Look carefully amongst long grass and plants for insects and other small animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>\ud83e\udea8 Under Stones<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Lift stones carefully and check underneath \u2014 then <\/span><strong><span>always put them back exactly where you found them<\/span><\/strong><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>\ud83c\udf33 Around Trees<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Check tree bark, fallen branches and vegetation around the base of trees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>\ud83c\udf3c Among Flowers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Flowers can attract bees, butterflies, hoverflies and many other insects.<\/span><\/p>\n<div contenteditable=\"false\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h1><span>\ud83d\udd75\ufe0f Minibeast Detective Challenge<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Turn your minibeast hunt into a challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Give each Scout or patrol a set amount of time to discover as many different minibeasts as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>For every discovery, ask them to record:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>What did you find?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>Where did you find it?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>What does it look like?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>How does it move?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>What do you think it eats?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>What might eat it?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>This encourages Scouts to investigate rather than simply collect names.<\/span><\/p>\n<div contenteditable=\"false\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h1><span>\ud83d\udc1e Look Closely<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Minibeasts provide a fantastic opportunity to develop observation skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Ask Scouts to look for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><span>Number of legs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Wings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Antennae<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Body segments<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Colour<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Size<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Movement<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Where it lives<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>What it is doing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>A magnifying glass can make the activity even more interesting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>The smaller the creature, the more there is to discover!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div contenteditable=\"false\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h1><span>\ud83c\udf0d Why Are Minibeasts Important?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Although they are small, minibeasts play a huge role in our environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>They can help with:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>\ud83c\udf3c <\/span><strong><span>Pollination<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Many insects help plants reproduce by transferring pollen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>\ud83c\udf42 <\/span><strong><span>Decomposition<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Minibeasts help break down dead leaves and other organic material.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>\ud83c\udf31 <\/span><strong><span>Healthy Soil<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Many small creatures contribute to soil health and nutrient cycling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>\ud83d\udc26 <\/span><strong><span>Food Chains<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Insects and other minibeasts provide food for birds, amphibians, mammals and other wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span>Smaller Creatures Make a Bigger World<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Learning about minibeasts helps Scouts understand how interconnected our natural environment is.<\/span><\/p>\n<div contenteditable=\"false\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h1><span><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1><span>\ud83c\udfd5\ufe0f Scouts Bushcraft Activity<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>This activity works particularly well alongside other <\/span><strong><span>Scouts Bushcraft<\/span><\/strong><span> skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Combine your minibeast hunt with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><span>Woodland walks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Tree identification<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Tracking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Natural navigation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Wildlife observation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Shelter building<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Fire-lighting activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Woodland ecology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Nature photography<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Biodiversity surveys<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>It can also be used as part of a wider <\/span><strong><span>camp nature challenge<\/span><\/strong><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div contenteditable=\"false\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h1><span>\ud83e\udeb5 Make Your Own Minibeast ID Board<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>We've made the <\/span><strong><span>Scouts Bushcraft Minibeast ID Board laser file available FREE<\/span><\/strong><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Scout Leaders and outdoor instructors can download the design and use a suitable laser cutter to make their own wooden activity board.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>\ud83c\udf81 FREE LASER FILE<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span>Download the Scouts Bushcraft Minibeast ID Board<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span><span data-placeholder-token=\"true\" class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/m0sce.co.uk\/Downloads\/Scouts%20Bushcraft Minibeast ID Board.svg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DOWNLOAD THE FREE LASER FILE SVG<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/m0sce.co.uk\/Downloads\/Scouts%20Bushcraft Minibeast ID Board.xs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DOWNLOAD THE FREE LASER FILE XS<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>The design is made for:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>A4 Landscape \u2014 297 \u00d7 210 mm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>The board includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><span>A central viewing hole<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>A convenient handle slot<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Engraved minibeast illustrations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Minibeast names<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Scouts Bushcraft branding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Outdoor nature messages<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span>\ud83d\udd34 Laser Cutting<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>The supplied design uses:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>Red:<\/span><\/strong><span> through-cut lines<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>Black:<\/span><\/strong><span> engraving artwork<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Always check your laser cutter manufacturer's recommended settings for your chosen material and carry out a test cut before producing the complete board.<\/span><\/p>\n<div contenteditable=\"false\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h1><span>\ud83c\udf3f Respect Wildlife<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>The purpose of this activity is to <\/span><strong><span>observe and learn about wildlife<\/span><\/strong><span>, not to collect it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Encourage Scouts to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><span>Observe minibeasts where they find them<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Avoid unnecessary handling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Replace stones, logs and leaves after looking underneath<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Avoid damaging plants and habitats<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Never deliberately harm wildlife<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Leave habitats as they found them<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Wash hands after outdoor activities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span>Leave No Trace<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>Look after the tiny creatures that make our environment work.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div contenteditable=\"false\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h1><span>\ud83d\udc1b Challenge Your Scouts<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Next time you're at camp, don't just walk past the grass, trees and woodland floor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>Stop. Look closer.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>There could be an entire world of minibeasts right underneath your feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Take the <\/span><strong><span>Scouts Bushcraft Minibeast ID Board<\/span><\/strong><span> outside and see what your Scouts can discover.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span>Explore \u2022 Learn \u2022 Do \u2022 Respect<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span>\ud83c\udf33 Scouts Bushcraft<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>Outdoor skills \u2022 Bushcraft \u2022 Nature \u2022 Adventure<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div contenteditable=\"false\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--c33f07d9-41e0-421a-8799-5799df695cce\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What is the Scouts Bushcraft Minibeast ID Board?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>The Scouts Bushcraft Minibeast ID Board is a hands-on outdoor learning tool designed to help Scouts observe and identify common minibeasts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">How do you use the Minibeast ID Board?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>Take the board outdoors and look for minibeasts in suitable habitats. Compare what you discover with the engraved examples on the board.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What minibeasts are included?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>The board includes examples such as ladybirds, butterflies, bees, wasps, dragonflies, ants, woodlice, spiders, beetles, grasshoppers, crickets, caterpillars, moths, flies, centipedes, millipedes, slugs, snails, worms, earwigs, shieldbugs and lacewings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_3 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What age groups can use it?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><span>The activity can be adapted for <\/span><strong><span>Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers<\/span><\/strong><span>, depending on the difficulty of the identification challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_4 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Can I make my own board?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><span>Yes. The <\/span><strong><span>Scouts Bushcraft laser file is available to download for free<\/span><\/strong><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_5 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What size is the board?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><span>The design is <\/span><strong><span>A4 landscape, 297 \u00d7 210 mm<\/span><\/strong><span>. But can be resized.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_6 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What material can I use?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>Suitable laser-compatible plywood or another appropriate sheet material can be used. Always follow your laser cutter manufacturer's instructions. 3mm pinebord ply works well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_7 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Should Scouts handle minibeasts?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>The activity should focus on observation. Where possible, encourage Scouts to watch minibeasts in their natural habitat rather than handling them.<\/p>\n<p>A pooter bug catcher is a good idea.<\/p>\n<p>Entomologists often use an upside-down umbrella held under a branch while gently tapping it to collect insects. However, a <strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"QZP2tf_1u\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">white or light cloth<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> umbrella is typically used so that small insects are easily visible. A bright yellow umbrella might make it harder to spot certain yellow or green specimens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_8 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Where can we look for minibeasts?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>Try leaf litter, grass, under logs and stones, around trees, among plants and near flowers. Replace anything moved during the activity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_9 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Why are minibeasts important?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>Minibeasts play important roles in pollination, decomposition, soil health and food chains.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_10 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Is this a complete identification guide?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>The activity should focus on observation. Where possible, encourage Scouts to watch minibeasts in their natural habitat rather than handling them.<\/p>\n<p>A pooter bug catcher is a good idea.<\/p>\n<p>Entomologists often use an upside-down umbrella held under a branch while gently tapping it to collect insects. However, a <strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"QZP2tf_1u\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">white or light cloth<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> umbrella is typically used so that small insects are easily visible. A bright yellow umbrella might make it harder to spot certain yellow or green specimens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_11 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Should Scouts handle minibeasts?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>No. The board is an activity and observation aid. 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