A collection of three stones stacked on top of each other in front of a red brick house.

About The Wild Visitor

Rediscover nature with the help of a special houseguest

The Wild Visitor is a free project for children aged 5-9 years old and their parents or carers to do together. It will be led by you in your home, as well as outdoors.

A Hoebble [pronounced hobble] is a guardian of the natural world.

Whilst they are rarely spotted, these tiny creatures leave special markers so you can tell when one is near: a pile of stones or their collected supplies of old spoons, leaves, and crumbs.Ā 

Hoebbles live quietly in nature, in a patch of grass, a park or deep in a forest. But sometimes they venture into our homes in search of supplies for their important work giving nature a guiding hand.

If you find a Hoebble in your home, theyā€™ll need your help to gather what they need and to return to their natural habitat.

Go on an imaginative adventure with your child: welcome a magical creature into your home and experience the outdoors in a new way.

To find out if you have a Hoebble in your home, and how to help them, sign up to The Wild Visitor mailing list and weā€™ll send you an email with instructions in return. Youā€™ll be able to access a special project website including how-to videos and instructions.

This experience is available free of charge. If you are interested in other free creative experiences for children at home, take a look at Our Home Story.

Creative Team

Contact list of staff members

  • Tara Boland

    Role
    Original Creator
  • Alice Devlin

    Role
    Writer and Director
  • Pepa Duarte

    Role
    Performer
  • Eleanor Wdowski

    Role
    Illustrator