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12 Days Wild 2024 - Red deer

A midwinter nature challenge 

12 Days Wild is The Wildlife Trust's festive nature challenge, encouraging you to do one wild thing a day from the 25th December to the 5th January each year. In those quiet days between Christmas and New Year, winter wildlife is just waiting to be explored! Your wild acts could be little things to help nature - like recycling your Christmas tree or feeding the birds – or ways to connect to the natural world, like taking in the calm of stargazing.

Sign up to 12 Days Wild

 

Download our free 12 Days Wild activity planner to help you stay on track during the challenge.

12 Days Wild planner

bird tracks
12 Days Wild

Wildlife detective

Use tracks and markings to spot winter wildlife.
A fly agaric fungus
12 Days Wild

Fungi spotter

Can you find these fantastic fungi?
Two Tree Island
12 Days Wild

Winter walks

Take a look at our top reserves to visit this winter.
12 Days Wild

Stargazing

Eyes to the skies, with the sounds of nocturnal nature around you.
Red fox in snow
12 Days Wild

Fundraise

Raise money to protect wildlife in Essex.
Hedgehog
12 Days Wild

Garden wildlife bingo

Challenge your friends and family to a game.
robin
12 Days Wild

Bird watching diary

Record your garden visitors or species you've spotted out.
wreath
12 Days Wild

Eco-friendly Christmas

Keep the environment in mind this festive period.
winter heather planted in garden by log pile
12 Days Wild

Nature Neighbours

Add some late-flowering plants to your garden.

Campaigns Volunteer April will be heading into her 4th year of 12 Days Wild! Have a look at some of her past activities and advice for staying connected with nature during the festive season.

April's 12 Days Wild ideas

 

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