Wilder Gardens
With an estimated 24 million gardens in the UK, the way we care for them can make a huge difference to wildlife. Find out how you can make your garden more wildlife-friendly!
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Birds and wildlife in the garden: The BTO's Garden Birdwatch with Susan Jones
Susan Jones will talk about the Garden BirdWatch, run by the British Trust for Ornithology, a citizen science project monitoring birds and other wildlife in people's gardens.
How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
How to create a container garden for wildlife
Pots and containers are a great way of introducing wildlife features onto patios, or outside the front door. They are also perfect for small gardens or spaces like window ledges or roofs. Herbs,…
£6 million investment to trigger new phase for UK nature recovery
The Wildlife Trusts ramp-up plans to combat nature crisis with new rewilding programme
How to make a gravel garden for wildlife
Surfaced spaces needn't exclude wildlife! Gravel can often be the most wildlife-friendly solution for a particular area.
Farm wildlife advice
Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Landscapes Advisers work with farmers and land managers across Norfolk to encourage, support and develop wildlife-friendly management – helping to create more space for nature.
School grounds advice
Get advice on improving your school grounds for nature, wildlife and biodiversity, and find out how to get in touch to book an advice visit.
How to start a wildlife garden from scratch
Use the blank canvas of your garden to make a home for wildlife.
Creating a garden pond and other habitats for wildlife with Stuart Merchant.
In this talk, Stuart will share the story behind a garden pond he recently created with a focus on attracting and supporting local wildlife.
How to grow a wildlife- friendly vegetable garden
Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic repellents and how wildlife and growing vegetables can go hand in hand.
Garden bumblebee
Unsurprisingly, the garden bumblebee can be found in the garden, buzzing around flowers like foxgloves, cowslips and red clover. It is quite a large, scruffy-looking bee, with a white tail. It…