The Wildlife Trust BCN (that’s Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire) are thrilled to report that Strawberry Hill has been saved! About 35 years ago, the previous owner decided to let nature take over the 377 acre site. And the land transformed itself. ...
Let me tell you about Trees for Life Trees for Life are based in the Scottish Highlands and they are committed to creating nature-rich landscapes there and the aim is that these landscapes support and include people. It focuses on the stunning Caledonian forest, home to the red squirrel...
There’s great news for grizzly bears, moose and woodland caribou in Northern British Colombia! Over 1,800 hectares (about 4,500 acres) of critical habitat for iconic species such as these have been protected for ever, thanks to an amazing and collective effort by individual donors! The...
There’s a new tool which offers a data-driven assessment of biodiversity in 180 countries, and it gives some fascinating and intriguing results. It’s called the Nature Conservation Index and it gives insights into the effectiveness of conservation efforts in 180 countries. The idea...
Asia is the largest continent on earth, stretching from the tropics to the Arctic circle, from the Mediterranean in the west to Alaska in the east. And the amazing BBC Natural History Unit has dedicated a new landmark series to the continent of Asia – which has been quite a...
Appeals are coming in thick and fast at the moment, and one appeared in my post today from the Devon Wildlife Trust. They are looking to raise £58,000 by the 31st January 2025, the aim being to double the size of one of the most important spaces for nature in Devon! Six miles west of...
Last month, you may have heard that a very special bear called Boki had brain surgery. Boki lives at the Wildwood Trust in Kent, and poor Boki had been suffering from seizures. So during the summer, Boki went off to Fitzpatrick Referrals (yes, Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick’s Referrals)...
On the 3rd November 2024, there will be March for Clean Water in London. (Online, watch out for @marchforwater on social media and #FloodTheStreets and #WEARBLUE.) Why wear blue? The idea is that the march flows as a blue wave through London, flooding the streets. Props, banners...
It’s Polar Bears Week! (#PolarBearWeek #SaveOurSeaIce) The week ran from the 27th October through to the 2nd November 2024, and it’s a great chance to celebrate these beautiful bears and for us all to raise awareness of the challenges facing them in the Arctic. 535 people stepped...
In a world where there seems to be so much despair and fighting, tension and rage, it is good to remember that there are a lot of people doing their bit to make the world a better place. Vital Ground is one of those organisations working to make the world a better place,...
Animal Survival International (ASI) have emailed about an urgent situation in Botswana. They say that animals are dying in the worst drought in 40 years. And there’s a way to help – to fill two crucial waterholes. Critical water sources are essential for...
The 12th October is a very special day for sloth bears, as it’s World Sloth Bear Day and as such, an opportunity to celebrate the sloth bear and to raise awareness of things being done to conserve and protect them. It’s also an opportunity to show how you can help! The more we know...
Don’t miss: Sunday 6th October 2024 at 8pm on BBC2: Scotland: The New Wild This programme takes a look at the fantastic natural wonders in Scotland – and wow, the first episode focuses on the islands off its coast. There are nearly 800 islands, including the Monach...
One of the events I look forward to most of all in the year is the World Land Trust's Big Match Fortnight. This October, the Big Match Fortnight 2024 is to Protect the Ecuadorian Amazon - and the match bit finished on the 20th October, but you can still donate - the project still needs...
Free the Bears urgently need to rescue a sun bear cub with awful injuries. The cub is in the far south of Laos, and the bear has a snare wound covered in flies, a swollen paw and a leg. The cub can’t put weight on the leg, so may have an infection, a broken leg or...
September is a busy month for cleaning up the world and we can all play a part in it! There are lots of awareness days to get involved in and the great thing about those is that they can give you some very helpful tips and advice on how to get started. There’s nothing like meeting like...
#ZeroWasteWeek is a movement dedicated to reducing waste and promoting sustainable lifestyles. This could mean choosing reusable products, reducing our use of single-use plastic, reducing the amount of food we waste, and cutting out unnecessary use of power. It can also mean...
This is a big weekend for rivers! The Rivers Trust have got their September Big River Watch weekend from the 6th to 12th September, and you can be a part of it. It's a great opportunity to help the Rivers Trust help our rivers. It only takes 15 minutes to do, and you...
On Friday 23rd August at 9pm on BBC2, there’s a programme called Brian May: The Badgers, The Farmers and Me. May’s passion for our wildlife and his scientific background, along with his career as one of the greatest guitarists of all times, have all combined to put him in a...
If you’re concerned about the green spaces near you as the new Labour Government reforms the planning system, you can easily find out about planning laws and wildlife laws, because the RSPB has put packs together for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland to help you...