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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead, American anthropologist, 1901-1978
Around the world, there are many groups of committed people who are making sure wildlife have what they need to survive and thrive. The more of us who join in, the greater an impact we will have! So join the bigger picture and do something!
What can one person do to help wildlife?
The 22nd June sees the start of Insect Week. The Royal Entomological Society says: Stand Tall for the Small. Find out about the Society's plans for the week here. And you could buzz off to Pollinator Week, too!
The 23rd June is the start of World Female Rangers Week, a chance to recognise the incredible bravery female rangers display, and what they do for conservation. Find out more about the week here
Sir David Attenborough is backing a bid by the Wildlife Trusts to raise £30 million to buy a vast upland estate. The Rothbury Estate covers 15 square miles, and the Trust has plans to boost wildlife, restore bogs and also promote nature-friendly farmers. The Trust has until September 2026 to raise the funds required - find out more here.
As you know, Sir David Attenborough celebrated his 100th Birthday on Friday 8th May - what a day! Help wildlife and honour Sir David Attenborough at the same time! Find out more here.
Those fabulous people at the Amphibian and Conservation Trust and the Freshwater Habitats Trust have a booklet you can download to help you if you want to create a wildlife pond! It doesn't need to be huge as the video on the right from the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust shows. We put a pond into our garden during lockdown, and it's been wonderful to see the difference it's made. The more of us who can do something like this, the more impact we will all have. Find out more and download the brochure here.
Did you know that there are 80 bat groups in the UK, made up of volunteers who do vital bat conservation work? And the Bat Conservation Trust has tips on gardening for bats!
As the Trust says, give bats bed and breakfast!
Create a wildlife corridor!
The RSPB have a great video showing why it's so important to create wildlife corridors for nature. You could:
Give hedgehogs a hole to crawl through
Grow climbers for wildlife to crawl up
Grow a hedge
Borrowdale is the largest temperate rainforest in the UK - it's in the beautiful Lake District. Temperate rainforests are vital carbon stores, and home to animals, plants and fungi!. And Borrowdale has just become a protected nature reserve, as a result of a decision by Natural England and the National Trust! You can find out all about it here.
The book "Earthshot" says that you and I can be part of the problem facing the planet - or we can be part of the solution. Two things we can do is to protect the natural world and to reduce our impact. "Urgency + Optimism = Action."
There's a website aiming to educate people into why you shouldn't poison bats you find in your home - it's a wonderful resource. Find out more here