Get active for wildlife this October!
Customise your 30km fundraising challenge to help The Wildlife Trusts restore nature! The Wildlife Trusts’ Big Wild Walk aims to be the biggest yet to encourage wildlife lovers to raise money and help restore nature across the UK. Supporters can create their own challenge with the aim of covering 30 kilometres in any way that
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Cumbria Wildlife Trust asks public to help buy Skiddaw Forest and create England’s highest nature reserve 620 acres of temperate rainforest will be restored thanks to The Wildlife Trusts’ partnership with Aviva Skiddaw Forest in the Lake District covers 3,000 acres of currently ungrazed upland Over 2,200 acres of other habitat will be restored including
Novichok for bees: the impact of neonicotinoids on UK wildlife
Dr. Emily Lambert and Dr Ana Attlee, conservation scientists and founders of expert wildflower company, Seedball, is collaborating with The Wildlife Trusts to increase awareness about the harmful impacts of neonicotinoids on wildlife, especially bee populations. For the fourth year running, the UK government has approved the ‘emergency’ use of bee-harming pesticide, thiamethoxam, a type
Help the Hedgehog
Sean McMenemy, passionate nature expert and founder of Ark Wildlife, shares some of his top tips on some easy ways toto care for hedgehogs: Make a hedgehog highway “We’re all hoping warmer weather and lovely, balmy summer evenings are coming our way, not just to make our time outdoors longer and more enjoyable but to also
Go batty for bats
Why caring for these much-misunderstood mammals is essential for the environment Nearly 130 years ago, Bram Stoker’s Dracula was published and has stoked the fire of horror fans’ enthusiasm all over the world ever since. While the classic book inspired many movie adaptations, characters and more magical tales, it also created a PR disaster for
30 Days Wild – UK’s most creative nature challenge celebrates tenth anniversary in June
Millions of participants benefit from countless acts of wildness over past decade This year marks a milestone for The Wildlife Trusts’ flagship annual 30 Days Wild as it celebrates its 10th anniversary in June. The nature challenge has grown from 12,000 participants in its first year to over half a million last year alone. 30
5 Autumn Sensory Activities to do with your Child
The autumn season is a great opportunity to get outdoors, but what kind of sensory activities can you do with your kids at this time of year? In this article, Rachel Clinkard from Charles Clinkard shares a few ideas. Sensory activities are types of play that encourage your child to use their senses, and autumn
The National Lottery launches ‘Days Out’, offering £25 off trips to top attractions and experiences across the UK
The National Lottery is inspiring the nation to have fun days out this autumn, by offering money off hundreds of attractions and experiences across the UK £8 Million worth of ‘Days Out’ vouchers will be available from 8th October granting National Lottery players up to £25 off tickets to participating venues on the VisitBritain Shop
Narrowboat Holidays
Narrowboat holidays provide a floating holiday home. Cruising along at just four miles per hour, watching out for wildlife along the way, canal boat holiday-makers can take all the supplies they need for an adventure afloat. Drifters offers over 550 boats for hire, operating from 45 bases across England, Scotland and Wales. Narrowboats range from
Christmas Gift Books…
I love the positivity and fun of this book an insightful, funny, rhyming tale which encourages children to face their fears and find their inner superpowers.
Autumn half term fun at Kielder
It doesn’t need to be all about ghosts and ghouls at this time of year! Why not head to lovely Kielder Water & Forest Park in Northumberland and enjoy some great open-air adventures with the family instead? Here are eight ideas for a fun day out without a single spook about! Bushcraft activities for families
Countryside capers at Kielder
So much country fun to be enjoyed at home! Countless famous writers have praised the beauty, calm and restorative effects of the countryside on the human spirit. And in this gloriously hot summer, even here in the cooler North East, where better to enjoy some peace than in our own idyllic surroundings? The Heritage Lottery-funded
Let the kids go wild this summer
Dusty’s Wildlife Rangers at WWT London Wetland Centre This summer bring your kids to WWT London Wetland Centre so they can enjoy the excitement of becoming a Wildlife Ranger! Children of all ages can join Dusty Duck, pick up their very own log book and collect stickers for each exciting activity they complete. A full
Let the Kids Go Wild this Summer
Dusty’s Wildlife Rangers at UK Wetland Centres Children of all ages can join Dusty Duck, pick up their very own log book and become real-life wildlife rangers at WWT Wetland Centres across the UK this summer holiday. A full day of discovery and adventure awaits families with a wide variety of wildlife ranger activities being
Surrey Easter Fun
Go wild in Surrey this Easter and uncover the nature on your doorstep RSPB Connecting with Nature report revealed that only one in five children are connected with nature and are spending a healthy amount of time outside Backed by RSPB President and BBC TV Presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff, the RSPB and ALDI have today launched
First ever London Puddle Jumping Championships at WWT London Wetland Centre
News splash!! The first ever London Puddle Jumping Championships will be held at WWT London Wetland Centre during February half term. Children of all ages can grab their wellies and have fun jumping in puddles in the fresh air from 13 to 21 February 2016. Points will be given for style, creativity, enthusiasm and size
Go ‘Wild About the Wensum’ to Protect Rare Norfolk Countryside
Environmental Awareness Day Wild About the Wensum returns to Pensthorpe Wildlife & Gardens between 10am and 5pm on Saturday 18th May 2013 to inspire visitors to look after the special Wensum River Valley, which runs through Norfolk. The annual event will give children and adults an inspirational insight into the rich wildlife in the Wensum
The Wildlife Aid Foundation
The Wildlife Aid Foundation in Leatherhead is about to enter the most exciting time of year; “Orphan Season”.