Connect with nature

Amy Lewis

Cold winter months stuck inside, lockdown with nowhere to go, a boring Sunday afternoon or a tough day at the office...  we all need a change of pace at times.

On this page, we have put together a range of resources you can use to do just that. Getting back in touch with nature and connecting with wildlife also has wellbeing and mental health benefits. 

So get stuck in and be sure to let us know how you get on! You can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @wildlifeBCN   

Wildlife Watch Children
Learning

Wilder learning

Fun and educational activities for the whole family.
Mammal - Harvest mouse
Action

Helping wildlife

Ever wondered what you could do to make an impact on your local wildlife?
Family pond dipping at a wetland nature reserve
Explore

Wild adventures

Visit your local reserve or join one of our online events (but remember to follow national guidelines!).
Painted lady in front of a window
Inspiration

Connect with nature

Even if you are stuck at home, there are many ways to enjoy wildlife.
Dawn rising through trees over Bradlaugh Fields nature reserve
Challenge

Photography competition

Challenge yourself to enter a photo celebrating your local wildlife and wild places.
Wild Garden by Caroline Fitton
Engagement

Wildlife gardening

Turn your garden, yard or even windowsill into a wildlife home and refuge.
wildlife from home
Conservation

Wildlife from home

Share your wildlife sightings from your home and join our Monitoring and Research community.
A canopy shot taken at Gamlingay Woods
Health

Nature and wellbeing

Even a few minutes outdoors can make a difference to your mood and stress levels.
Wildnet - credit Matthew Roberts
Training

Online workshops

Get a closer look at your local area and wildlife with subject experts.

Current events

Activities to do from home or self-guided at your local reserve.

Find your local reserve

We look after more than 100 nature reserves so you are very likely to find one near you. If you visit, please follow government and Wildlife Trust guidance. 

Find a reserve

Chiffchaff at Dog House Grove - Richard Nicoll

Get access to exclusive resources

By becoming a member, you not only help fight the rapid decline in wildlife across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire but you also get some fabulous benefits.

Find out more

Support our work

Most of the resources listed on this page have no cost attached to them. If you enjoyed some of our activities, please contribute to the work that we do.

Donate now

credit Sarah Lambert