Finally, they came! And right on #WorldEnviornmentDay

Can't wait to sow the seeds and watch the wild flowers grow! 🌼 😊 #30DaysWild #WildlifeTrusts

Finally, they came! And right on #WorldEnviornmentDay

Can't wait to sow the seeds and watch the wild flowers grow! 🌼 😊 #30DaysWild #WildlifeTrusts

More than 30 ideas for 30 Days Wild activities.


Hear: bees buzzing; birdsong or a dawn chorus; or breezes in the trees; or flowing water; or go on a sound hunt.

Touch: feel the air on your skin; blow a dandelion; go barefoot; or hug a tree; or feel three types of leaves and name the textures; or find three different rock textures; and maybe do a nature rubbing.


See: clouds, or sunset or sunrise; or choose a colour and seek it in nature; or watch a wild webcam.


Taste: drink a cup of tea or eat breakfast or a picnic outside; or try a wild ingredient (but only if you're 100% sure of the species, know no pesticides were used nearby, and are foraging responsibly and sustainably).

Smell: three different types of herbs or flowers.

Make: a mud painting; or a nature rubbing; or record a soundscape (doesn't have to be audio, you can write a poem or draw a picture or map).

Learn: identify a wildflower, or tree, or minibeast, or bird; learn three facts about your favourite wild thing; read a nature book or poem.


"Exercise": follow a nature trail, or try puddle jumping, or go litter picking.

Day 30: Reflect on your 30 wild days.

Link to a .pdf with suggestions for 30 Days Wild from Wildlife Trusts:

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/30DW_30_Ideas_A4_2023_AW_BC_0.pdf

#30DaysWild #WildlifeTrusts #nature

Today is the first day of 30 Days Wild, the Wildlife Trusts' annual attempt to persuade people to interact with nature more and in more constructive ways. I got mine in early when I rescued a large Common Shiny Woodlouse (Oniscus asellus aka cheesybug) from 2 metres up my kitchen wall and gave it a ride outside to some creeping thyme. The photo of my garden shows Ysgorpionllys (forget-me-nots) under abundant Pig yr Aran y Weirgoldd (Garanbig y Weirgoldd or meadow cranesbill) sheltering the Cenhinen Drichornel / Garlleg Trionglog (three-cornered leek).

There are 30 ideas for interacting with nature in this .pdf (sorry I couldn't find a more accessible list):

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/30DW_30_Ideas_A4_2023_AW_BC_0.pdf

#30DaysWild #WildlifeTrusts #Arthropods #Woodlouse #Woodlice #gardening #wildflowers

We have also been filmed at one of our key projects, Leegomery Community Garden, as part of Shropshire Wildlife Trusts Nextdoor Nature Project

It was FREEZING
https://youtu.be/o0QD0V6lHSk

#nextdoornature
@thewildlifetrusts
#wildlifetrusts

Great tit. #bbcspringwatch #thewildlifetrusts #yourbestbirds #yourbestshot #birdingphotography #ukwildlifeimages #ukwildlife #ukwildlifehub #ukwildlifepictures #wildlifepics #birds_illife #naturegram #naturephotos #natureseekers #naturebrilliance #naturehippys_ #wildlifeonearth #bestbirdshots #bbcwinterwatch #bbcwildlifepotd #wildlifetrusts #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeshots @nikoneurope @bbcwildlifemagazine @bbccountryfile @bbcspringwatch @btobirds @rspb_love_nature @nphotomag

Good #wednesday morning #followers. The great tit may be a common #bird but the colours and patterns are just stunning. Have a great #wildlifewednesday all. #bbcspringwatch #thewildlifetrusts #yourbestbirds #yourbestshot #birdingphotography #ukwildlifeimages #ukwildlife #ukwildlifehub #ukwildlifepictures #wildlifepics #birds_illife #naturegram #naturephotos #natureseekers #naturebrilliance #naturehippys_ #wildlifeonearth #bestbirdshots #bbcwinterwatch #bbcwildlifepotd #wildlifetrusts

#Labour should get serious about #NatureRecovery says #WildlifeTrusts chief https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/feb/21/labour-national-parks-keir-starmer-silent-nature-survival

The #HS2 nature loss sums are WRONG. Even MORE nature could be lost than has been claimed - unless #DefraGovUK & #transportgovuk urgently #ReThinkHS2. Sign the #WildlifeTrusts Open Letter

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/hs2-sign-our-open-letter

#WildlifeTrusts have 4⃣ posts being advertised to help deliver their new, £38 million UK Rainforest Scheme:

Carbon and Research Manager,
Programme Manager,
Programme Coordinator,
and Rural Advocacy Officer.

Go to www.wildlifetrusts.org/jobs & search for 'rainforest'.

#TemperateRainforest #WildlifeJobs #Nature #Carbon

Protecting our wildlife:-
#wildlifeuk #WildlifeTrusts @thewildlifetrusts

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/defend-nature-postcard-campaign?utm_source=Wilder+Future+Campaign+Newsletter&utm_campaign=30418fece0-WF_ENEWS_JUNE_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9036c9bc7a-30418fece0-151823614

We've created a bird silhouettes graphic for you - to help you figure out what you're seeing when you look up! Each has a distinct shape, as you can see.

#BirdsOfMastodon #WildlifeTrusts

We've created a bird silhouettes graphic for you - to help you figure out what you're seeing when you look up! Each has a distinct shape, as you can see.

#BirdsOfMastodon #WildlifeTrusts

Are you passionate about wildlife & an excellent communicator with knowledge of nature, planning processes & conservation issues? We have a vacancy to run the WildCall, the Trust's information service.

Please see website for full details: https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/get-involved/job-vacancies/current-vacancies/wildcall-officer #SussexJobs #WildlifeTrusts

Such a joyful photo. We are all sorely in needs of signs of hope - and here we have one. This week free diver Eric Smith (pictured) & other members of the #Sussex Underwater group have been finding Kelp washed up along a 10-mile stretch of the Sussex coastline for the first time in 12 years!

Read more in @henribrock's blog https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/fronds-of-hope

#HelpOurKelp #Rewilding #MarineConservation #WildlifeTrusts

The #AttackOnNature continues with the Retained EU Law Bill (#REUL ) Catch up NOW on our most recent #WildlifeTrusts #WildLIVE where our panel discussed just what this Bill means for nature and us. 👇
https://youtu.be/u_sDuIH5Qz4

Our wetlands bring life to our county, but this summer drought parched the landscape and sewage was discharged into our rivers and seas.

Healthy wetlands support an abundance of wildlife but at least 80% of Sussex wetland habitats have been destroyed by over-abstraction, development and pollution.

Could you donate today to support the vital restoration work and help save our wetlands? https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/wetlandsappeal
#GivingTuesday #WildlifeTrusts

@henribrock @headcovers @SussexWildlifeTrust @thewildlifetrusts @cumbriawildlifetrust Hashtags are vital - much more so than on Twitter. Hoping we can promote the use of #WildlifeTrusts to help us all find each other!

Ok, so I'm a bit more organised on here now 😂 still finding my feet but thought I'd do an intro post... Just started helping RSK Wilding and Biocensus create nature recovery schemes at investment scale. Loved being part of #WildlifeTrusts for quite a while and had a brief stint at the OEP. It's all #nature #wildlife #BendingTheCurve and #NatureRecovery with a good chunk of #science #evidence #ecology

@headcovers @SussexWildlifeTrust @thewildlifetrusts @cumbriawildlifetrust

There are a few #WildlifeTrusts staff here too! I’m hoping to find people using the hashtag ☺️