Picture this… you’re taking part in 30 Days Wild - each day you’re challenging yourself to do a new Random Act of Wildness and all the while you’re feeling happier and more connected to nature. Bliss!  

But wait, what is that you feel? A drop of rain, then another and then another. Within seconds, it’s pouring down! What are you going to do?  

Do not fear, Essex Wildlife Trust is here with the top 10 Random Acts of Wildness for when the rain just won’t stop. 

1. Watch our wildlife webcams 

You can watch baby barn owls, swallows nesting and badgers feeding live from our webcams here. 

2. Dancing in the rain  

Grab your coat and get down in the downpour. 

3. Wild wardrobe 

Why not dress up as your favourite animal or pick out some nature-themed clothes for the day? 

4. Puddle jumping 

Pull on your wellies and go hunting for puddles to jump and splash in. 

5. Animal art 

Draw or paint your favourite animal. 

6. Watch Wildlife TV 

Learn something new about nature by watching an episode of Essex Wildlife Trust’s Wildife TV. 

7. Pond prep 

Are you planning on building a mini pond for 30 Days Wild? Place a container outside to collect rainwater to fill your new pond. 

8. Bake hedgehog cakes 

Delicious and fun to make, follow our recipe here!  

9. Listen to The Wildlife Explorer podcast 

Hear about wildflower folklore, track turtle doves and learn about the secret life of bats by listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any podcast platform.  

10. Wildlife quiz 

Test your friends and family’s knowledge by making a quiz about your favourite wildlife facts.  

Share all your Random Acts of Wildness with us on social media by tagging Essex Wildlife Trust and using #30DaysWild. We’ll be choosing our favourite Random Act of Wildness each week across June to feature on our social media channels. Let’s get wild!