"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 the space they need to survive and thrive. Please find a group to join so that you can be a part of their journey to help wildlife. If we all pull together, we can really power through change for the better. The more of us who help create, protect, care for and save existing and new spaces, the better.
The Cumbria Wildlife Trust has an incredible opportunity to create a new reserve at Skiddaw Forest - it will be the highest in England - but it needs to move quickly to raise £1.250,000. The Trust has already maanged to raise 80% of the purchase price. It is a fantastic opportunity to protect 3,000-acre wilderness can be protected for nature, forever. As of 15.10.24 at 9am ish, they are seriously close (up to £1,226,473 so just under £24,000 to go)! Let's get this done! Find out more here. Please donate here.
It's arrived! The World Land Trust's Big Match Fortnight Appeal is Protecting the Ecuadorian Amazon. They are looking to raise £1,362,042. Donations given between the 2nd to 20th October 2024 will be matched. Visit the World Land Trust here to find out more.
Tragedy at the Elephant Nature Park
Tragedy has struck in Thailand at the Elephant Nature Park near Chang Mai, home to over 100 elephants and other animals. The Park has been hit by severe flooding and it urgently needs all our help and support. There is incredible support flooding in on the ground and online, but two elephants have tragically died. Many of the elephants are blind, injured, old or sick. Thailand's Elephant Sanctuary Faces Devastating Floods, 100 Elephants Evacuated premieres on the 6th Oct 2024. Please visit their Facebook page for updates
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.
And the 27th September is Save the Koala Day. The amazing country musician Andy Penkow has collaborated with the Australian Koala Foundation to bring you “Heavy on Me”. This song encourages us all to stand up and speak for those who have no voice - the animals. Find out more here.
By the way, the 4th October is World Animal Day, to mobilise us all to make the world a better place for animals. Find out more here.
On BBC2 on Friday 23 August 2024 at 9pm, there's Brian May: The Badgers, The Farmers and Me - find out more here
This is a great opportunity to raise awareness of elephants and how we can help them ! #WorldElephantDay #BeElephantEthical There's a list of elephant charities here and have a good look around the World Elephant Day's website to find out more about these stunning animals and why they matter to the envrionment so much.
Animal magic at work
This website is about wildlife, but I came across this on You Tube, as you do, and couldn't resist adding it to show how amazing animals - and dogs in particular - are at smoothing the waters, and giving people a smile and a better day! If only they were in charge in Parliament! (We could have Larry the Cat from Downing Street, as PM in charge of them all.) Thank you, Jenny, and dogs everywhere for all you do. By the way, you could take a look at the Anti-Poaching dogs - they need our support!
The 31st July is World Ranger Day - to commemorate those incredibly brave people - men and women - who have given their lives in the line of duty protecting our beloved wildlife. It is also a chance to acknowledge the work they do. Please find out more here.
The Durham Wildlife Trust has successfully raised the £54,000 needed to buy the land next to Rainton Meadows to accelerate their plans to create wetland and meadow habitats in the fields. Find out more about the appeal here.
The Wildlife Trust of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire in England have a Beaver Appeal to enable them to bring beavers back to Northamptonshire! They are marvellous eco-engineers - find out more about the appeal here.
The WWT (Wildfowl and Weltands Trust) have produced this great video to show how important garden ponds are to wildlife. Now that the nights are drawing in, this is a great chance to spend some time discovering more about the power of ponds and working out how you can add water to your garden for wildlife, including mini-ponds.
Visit WWT here.
Those amazing people at the Koala Clancy Foundation have great news for koalas and other wildlife - they've all been very busy planting trees and they've hit over 30,000 trees in 2023! This just shows what can be done when groups of people work together for a cause. Find out more
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
There are lots of committed groups around the world working to help wildlife, the natural world and conservation. Join in their efforts!
From ponds and rivers to mountains and deserts, wildlife need space to survive and thrive. You and I can help save, protect and care for this habitat, and help create more space for wildlife. We share the planet with them.