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 […]

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 […]