Happy Bug Hotel

A cozy place for tiny Garden Friends

What would our gardens be without the bright blooms of

flowers and the buzz of tiny insects all around?

With spotted ladybirds, fuzzy bumblebees, darting dragonflies and

the beetles creeping through the soil, our gardens are Full Of Life

But have you ever stopped and wondered....

Where do they rest at night?

Where do they snuggle when it’s cold?

Where do they raise their little bug babies?

Just like us, they need a safe, warm and cozy place to rest - and

that’s where Bug Hotels come in!

What is a Bug Hotel?

A bug hotel is a special little home you can build for the bugs in your

garden. It is made from natural materials and gives our garden

friends a safe place to hide, sleep and even raise their babies.

It is a great outdoor activity for kids - fun, creative and good for the

environment.

What do you need to make a Bug Hotel?

What do you need to make a Bug Hotel?

Start by repurposing something from around your home or garden.

Instead of buying anything new, look for items you can give a second

life to, this helps the bugs and the planet. Some ideas are:

Where to put your Bug Hotel?

Why it matters?

By making a bug hotel, kids aren’t just crafting - they’re learning to

care for the planet. Every little bug has a job, like: