Help wildlife at home

Bumblebee on a dandelion on a lawn, a house is in the background

Nick Upton

By taking simple steps such as recording observations of key wildlife and transforming your garden into a haven, you can play a crucial role in supporting the nature we have at home.

Campaigns on your doorstep

Hedgehog in a garden at night, next to a watering can and plant pot

Nature Neighbours

Create a haven on your doorstep for local wildlife.

Toad Watch

Help us record where Essex’s toads and toad networks are.

House Sparrow Project

Help us understand where house sparrows live and nest.

Butterfly Seekers

Help us bring butterflies back from the brink.

30 Days Wild

Join our 30 day feel-good nature challenge this June.

Create a wildlife haven

Small actions can make a huge difference to our local wildlife. Here's a few DIY suggestions to get you started but we've got lots more ideas here.

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How to create a mini pond

Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.

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How to make a log shelter

Log piles are perfect hiding places for insects, providing a convenient buffet for frog, birds, and hedgehogs too!

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How to grow a wild patch or mini meadow

Whether it's a flowerpot, flowerbed, wild patch in your lawn, or entire meadow, planting wildflowers provides vital resources to…

A blue tit perched on the side of a bird bath after taking a drink of water

Photo: Barrie Tumbridge

Photo: Common frog Mark Hamblin 2020VISION

Long-tailed tit perched on a bird feeder

Amy Lewis

Photo: Ben Rumsby

A small tortoiseshell on a purple flower

Butterfly Seekers 2023

Here's two more things you can do to help without leaving the comfort of your home...

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