Find ways to encourage the nature on your doorstep, or join projects and schemes that monitor and protect UK biodiversity.
Join a Museum project
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Nature Overheard: Tune in to Your Streets
Join our mass community science project investigating the impact of noise pollution on insects near roads.
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Big Seaweed Search
Record seashore seaweeds to help monitor environmental change on Britain’s sea life.
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Mitten Crab Watch
Spotted a Chinese mitten crab in a UK river, canal or estuary? Please report sightings of this invasive species so we can understand their spread.
Help the nature on your doorstep
How-to videos and guides
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British wildlifeHow to make a bird box
Putting up a nesting box could be a big help to your local birds. Our simple design is ideal for small songbirds and sparrows.
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British wildlife
How to make a hedgehog house
Follow our instructions to make a simple hedgehog home.
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British wildlife
How to make a simple butterfly feeder
Put on a butterfly buffet and watch these intriguing insects feeding.
Explore UK monitoring schemes
Survey calendar for beginners
This calendar is perfect if you'd like to start surveying you local nature. It lists schemes and activites you can do around the UK. divided up by month and category.
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Getting started with wildlife monitoring
Learn how to record wildlife in your local area. Find survey methods, identification guides and a survey calendar for each season.
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An introduction to biological recording
Join the biological recording community and help wildlife research and conservation. Learn how to make records and set up projects for your area.
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How to share and explore wildlife records online
Learn how to share your wildlife observations online and explore existing records from various sources.
Do your bit for nature
Biodiversity is connected to almost every aspect of our lives, but it needs our help. Small actions can make a big difference.