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"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 what they need to survive and thrive. The more of us who join in, the greater an impact we will have!
Those fabulous people at the Amphibian and Conservation Trust and the Freshwater Habitats Trust have a new 32 page booklet you can download to help you if you want to create a wildlife pond! It doesn't need to be huge as the video on the right from the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust shows. We put a pond into our garden during lockdown, and it's been wonderful to see the difference it's made. The more of us who can do something like this, the more impact we will all have. Find out more and download the brochure here.
IFAW say that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering listing 7 additional pangolin species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). If they did, all 8 species of pangolin would be protected, a huge step forward in saving pangolins from extinction. The public comment period ends at midnight on 18 August 2025. Please, before it’s too late, sign their petition to tell the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect ALL species of pangolins.
The 19th August is International Orangutan Day on 19 August. The Orangutan Foundation has a great opportunity to celebrate orangutans - by protecting their vital home! Orangutans are threated by habitat loss, and the Orangutan Foundation has a Sponsor an Acre appeal from the 12th to 19th August, and they are asking people to donate just £2 (or more!) to help Sponsor an Acre of tropical forest in Lamandau Wildlife Reserve and Tanjung Puting National Park. Swing over to the Orangutan Foundation to find out more!
The theme for World Elephant Day in 2025 is all about Matriarchs & Memories. It's urging us all to guard the wise female leaders who guide each herd, their histories edged in their minds. The day is now a big movement linking rangers, scientists and people who care, all aiming to keep elephants alive in their own habitats. You can see all the Friends of World Elephant Day here. Please visit the website here.
Please take a look at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary's appeal for a Rapid Response Mobile Vet Clinic
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The 29th July is International Tiger Day (or Global Tiger Day). This is a day to raise awareness of tigers, to show people what is being done to increase their numbers and also to tell everyone how they can get involved in tiger conservation!
The week is a big one for conservation - it's also World Ranger Day on the 31st July. Wildlife rangers do extremely dangerous jobs and many are killed every year on the front line of conservation. They protect endangered species and habitat from poaching and illegal logging, work with local communities and educate people about the importance of conservation and wildlife. Find out more here.
"Sea ice serves as the earth’s air conditioner, helping to keep our planet cool. It’s also the basis of the Arctic marine food web and is used by Northern communities for transportation and access to food...It's important to work together to protect the sea ice that all of us rely on." Polar Bears International say Arctic Sea Ice Day is about learning all about sea ice and why it matters. There's a lot going on - find out all about it here.
The 22nd June is World Rainforest Day! And this year, the day is activating ONE MILLION Planet Walkers - people stepping into nature "to celebrate, protect, and reconnect with our planet". The theme in 2025 is #BreatheWithUs
Join in the journey across all 7 continents with an immersive, breathtaking livestream of forest walks. These are led by Planet Walkers such as indigenous leaders, scientists, rangers, and changemakers. They'll guide you through the most vital ecosystems on earth! Why not film your own walk through a forest and share it on social media as part of the day! Find out more about ways to help rainforests here.
Individuals and workplace groups can really make a difference and have an impact! And there's a great example coming from Australia with the Koala Clancy Foundation where groups of people have come together to plant trees and help koalas and other wildlife. And there's plenty of other things you can do to help as well - even if you don't live in Australia! Action has impact!
News from Argentina!
And we start off with the news from Tompkins Conservation that Argentina is celebrating the creation of the Patagonia Azul Provincial Park. This coastal-marine area is 729,000 acres, with 45,000 acres of coastal land that’s been donated by Rewilding Argentina. The Park is a key breeding, feeding and migration site but it’s been under threat because of industrial fishing. The massive no-take zone safeguards one of the most biodiverse areas on the coast. The Humpback and Sei whales, Magellanic penguins, sea lions, imperial cormorants and giant petrels are there, and you can find out more about the Galapagos of Argentina here.
Watch puffins in Wales!
The day is held twice in 2025, once on 10th May and then on 11th October. The theme is Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities, highlighting the need or a healthy coexistence between humans and birds. Every community can play their part in making this happen. Fly off to visit World Migratory Bird Day 2025 here - please take an action to raise awareness! Find out why birds take such long journeys here .
The 3rd May is Wild Koala Day and in 2025, it coincides with the Federal Election in Australia. This gives koala lovers a real opportunity to put pressure on those wanting to be elected, to show them that they care about the environment and of course koalas! There are lots of amazing koala conservation groups in Australia working hard to help koalas - visit Wild Koala Day here.
There's great news from the World Land Trust. The Trust's supporters has raised the £443,540 needed to enable its partner AESMO to purchase 225 acres of precious cloud forest! They can expand the work they do protecting the cloud forests and watersheds in Honduras, which are under threat. A great effort!! Find out more here
The Big Give's Green Match Fund 2025 from 22nd to mid-day 29th April 2025 has now closed. It raised over £8 million (including gift aid) for 307 green charities with over 36,000 donations.
International Beaver Day: 7th April
Happy International Beaver Day! There's lots happening in the world of beavers, who are amazing eco-engineers. Take a look at the Beaver Trust (and their news here), the Wildlife Trusts, many of which are working with beavers and returning them to their local areas, and the beavers at the National Trust Holnicote Estate in Somerset .
Arrival of 16 Przewalski’s horses in the Iberian Highlands rewilding landscape
A bright future
for Wilder Blean,
UK
The 3rd March was World Wildlife Day and in 2025, the theme is Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet. Much of our precious planet is at risk and this year the theme focuses on financing conservation, looking at new innovative ideas. #WWD2025 Find out all about it here. And please, whatever else you do today, please do one thing for nature, e.g. a litter pick (so wildlife don't eat litter), feed the birds, spread the word, support a cause....
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.
The little African penguin needs our help. The penguins' numbers have plummeted and organisations are working together to try to ensure these charismatic animals have a future. Find out how you can help here.
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