"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead, American anthropologist, 1901-1978
Around the world, there are many groups of committed people who are making sure wildlife have the space they need to survive and thrive. Please find a group to join so that you can be a part of their journey to help wildlife. If we all pull together, we can really power through change for the better. The more of us who help create, protect, care for and save existing and new spaces, the better.
The 22 April 2023 is Earth Day.
The theme in 2023 continues on from 2022: Invest In Our Planet. These theme is focused on engaging governments, institutions, businesses, and the 1 billion citizens who participate annually in Earth Day to do their part. We can all make a difference. Please visit EarthDay's website here. We need to make every day Earth Day.
It's back! Our Changing Planet is on BBC1, starting on Sunday 16 April 2023.
The 20th March 2023 was World Rewilding Day, so here is the sound of biodiversity at Knepp Estate in West Sussex, UK.
Just sit down and enjoy the sounds of rewilding for half an hour, or as long as you've got!
Did you know...
about Britain's temperate rainforests? The Woodland Trust has produced this short video to tell us more about them. And they have a Rainforest Appeal here
(You can also take a look at their cameras watching the osprey at the Loch Arkaig Pine Forest in the beautiful Scottish Highlands.)
This is a new series covering the natural history of Britain and Ireland with Sir David Attenborough as the narrator. The photography and filming is just incredible - and this is a real wake-up call for us all to acknowledge Britain's depleted natural world and take action to restore it. The series is on BBC1 on Sunday 19 March 2023 at 7:00pm.
International Day for Rivers
This is a great opportunity to find out why rivers are so important and how we can protect and restore them.
How much do you know about digital pollution? The 18th March is Digital Cleanup Day and a really good chance to find out more about it - and to get deleting!
A historic agreement has been reached to protect the world's oceans - the High Seas Treaty aims to place 30% of the seas into protected areas by 2030. This is to safeguard and recuperate marine nature.
Watch Paul Whitehouse's programme on BBC2, 5 March 2023, about the state of British rivers.
The book "Earthshot" says that you and I can be part of the problem facing the planet - or we can be part of the solution. Two things we can do is to protect the natural world and to reduce our impact. "Urgency + Optimism = Action."
The 27th February was International Polar Bears Day.
Find out how you can get involved.
The 1st March was World Seagrass Day to raise awareness of this vital habitat.
There are lots of committed groups around the world working to help wildlife, the natural world and conservation. Join in their efforts!
From ponds and rivers to mountains and deserts, wildlife need space to survive and thrive. You and I can help save, protect and care for this habitat, and help create more space for wildlife. We share the planet with them.
The SumOfUs have an urgent appeal to raise funds so that the local conservancy can create the longest wildlife corridor in East Africa. If the conservancy can't secure the funds, investors are ready to buy up instead. Find out more...
The International Fund for Animal Welfare have a petition to the New South Wales Government in Australia to raise the conservation status of the koala from vulnerable to endangered. Please find out more, act, and share! Thank you!
The 3rd May is Wild Koala Day - you can find out more here.
There's a website aiming to educate people into why you shouldn't poison bats you find in your home - it's a wonderful resource. Find out more here
Donate to a participating green match charity and your donation will be doubled! There are 178 to choose from; some focus on a specific species e.g. dormice or otters, and others on habitats e.g. seagrass or hedgerows or peatlands. This event runs from 20th to 27th April 2023. Please take part - every bit counts.