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United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated every year on 3 March to celebrate wild animals and plants. Every year, we recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet. The WWD 2024 Theme is ‘Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation.’ You can find more […]
The Spring Bank Holiday falls on the last Monday in May. It’s also known as the late May bank holiday, Pentecost or Whitsun. This makes it the perfect time to kick off National Garden Wildlife Week, as most schools and work places are closed, allowing more of us to get outside and enjoy our gardens. […]
This year’s butterfly count will take place between Friday July 12th and Sunday August 4th. Its marked on our calendar and you can easily set a reminder from there. It only takes 30 minutes of your time on any of the dates. The most common species in the 2023 count was the Red […]
World Wildlife Day happens on March 3 every year... ...and celebrates the diversity of life on this planet, from the enormous blue whale to the delicate monarch butterfly. For over 60 years, WWF has sought solutions to protect wildlife by applying the best science available and working closely with local communities and Indigenous peoples. Unfortunately, […]
Big Garden Birdwatch is the UK's biggest citizen science wildlife survey. In 2025, over 590,000 people took part – and you could be with them. You will need to register on the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch page in December. On the day of the Big Garden Birdwatch itself, taking part couldn’t be simpler! You just […]
National Nest Box Week, celebrated from 14th February each year, is an initiative designed to encourage people to help provide homes for birds by putting up nest boxes in gardens, parks, and open spaces. Please have a look at their website for all you need to know.
Each year on April 17th, International Bat Appreciation Day reminds us of the roles bats play in our daily lives. April is also the best time of the year to observe bats, as they are now beginning to emerge from hibernation. The observance is an excellent time to learn about the role bats play in […]
International Dawn Chorus Day is Sunday 3 May. Wherever you are and whatever you're doing - the dawn chorus is already happening around you, whether you're in a city or the countryside, asleep or wide awake. Across the world, people are setting their alarms a little earlier to wake up to the dawn chorus through a cracked bedroom window, catching it on the dog […]
Hedgehog Awareness Week is running 3rd – 9th May 2026 – and this year, you’re invited to take The Hedgehog Pledge ! Fay Vass, Chief Executive for BHPS, said: “Hedgehog Week highlights the problems hedgehogs face in the UK – so we’ve created The Hedgehog Pledge with seven practical options to inspire everyone to act with hedgehogs in mind. Pledge to: […]
World Bee Day is a chance to celebrate bees, their crucial role as pollinators, and their importance to our ecosystems. Yet, they’re increasingly at risk from factory farming, land clearing, and the use of pesticides, so World Bee Day is also an opportunity to highlight the plight of bees around the world. Let’s use this […]
June marks Stag Beetle Month in the UK, a period when these impressive insects emerge from their underground pupal chambers to fly at dusk in search of mates. This annual event raises awareness of their life cycle, habitat needs, and conservation status, encouraging people to spot, record, and protect them. If you see one send […]
