Ready to make a difference? 

From digging a pond and recording wildlife sightings that help us understand how local species are faring to sending an email to your MP, there are so many ways to make a real difference locally.  

Here are three ideas for steps you can take: 

1. Join a conservation work party 

Help care for local nature reserves through practical tasks such as habitat management, scrub clearance and other seasonal conservation work. It's a chance to go outdoors, learn new skills, meet like-minded people and see the results of your efforts. 

Your challenge: Explore volunteering opportunities and search the Trust's new Team Kinetic platform. 

2. Help collect vital wildlife data 

Citizen science gives people the chance to contribute to real conservation research. From recording garden birds and butterflies to learning how to survey rivers or look for Water Vole signs, the information collected helps build a better picture of how wildlife is doing and where it needs support. 

Your challenge: Find out about citizen science opportunities.

3. Take action where you live 

You don't need to volunteer at a nature reserve to help wildlife. Create a wildlife-friendly garden or community space, plant native flowers, leave a wild corner, help out a Hedgehog or encourage neighbours to take action together. 

Your challenge: Discover the actions you can take for wildlife on your patch. 

Want to find good company in the great outdoors?

Nature is even better when shared. From guided walks and events to wildlife challenges, discover ways to meet like-minded people, make new connections and enjoy adventures together.

Here are three ways to find your kind of wild in good company: 

1. Make a date with us 

Join in with one of organised events from seasonal walks exploring the local habitats and their wildlife to trying out a new skill, and from learning about our native wildlife to hearing about the Trust’s work, here’s always something to discover alongside others with similar interests. 

Your Challenge: Check out the Trusts programme of events and see what takes your fancy. 

2. Find shared purpose 

Join a local wildlife or conservation group to meet like-minded people and make a difference for nature on your doorstep. Whether you’re helping to care for a local green space, joining a community nature project, you can share your enthusiasm and be part of something bigger.

Your Challenge: Find a local group working for nature and take the first step – attend a meeting or join a group activity.

3. Discover more together 

Explore together with a simple wildlife challenge. Can you identify different trees by their bark or leaves? Or use the Merlin ID App to learn about the different bird calls you hear and then try to identify them by ear. You could even share photos of your discoveries in person or online. 

Your Challenge: Commit to the idea of a wildlife challenge by sharing it with a friend, colleague, or family member. 

We hope you’ve found something here that inspires action and connection. We’ll keep the ideas coming in our monthly newsletter so make sure you’ve signed up to receive it.