In this article, the author describes how nature can link maths and science to develop skills in both subjects. Experiencing maths, seeing maths, touching maths, playing with maths is a great start, giving children the opportunity to learn maths in the way that science is often experienced. This article does not aim to provide an answer for fully overcoming the social, economic, locational and cultural barriers for many children in the United Kingdom to access nature. However, if a few sticks and stones help to develop curiosity, questioning and confidence in number and shape, and inspire others to show how this can be done, then it is a very natural start.