Small groups can really make an impact
Margaret Mead said: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;
indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
Amidst all the seeming wave of depression about the environment, and climate change, there's nothing like taking action to be a part of the solution. I wanted to raise awareness of what can and is being done to help wildlife and the environment around the world - and how many people are getting involved. This page began in Sept 2026 and I am adding to it as fast as I can so please bear with me!
Mongabay reports that on the banks of the Aguarico River, a group of Indigenous Siekopai women are helping a threatened native turtle recover. More
Eko.org report that 4 canine wildlife defenders have put hundreds of poachers out of business and saved many thousands of elephants. More dogs are needed! More...
The Koala Clancy Foundation report that after planting over 3,600 trees for koalas, the sightings of koalas trebled! This is great news, thanks to landowners and the Foundation and volunteers who helped with the tree planting! More...
This summer, RSPB colleagues and volunteers united in the North East's to carefully lift about 200 native wild orchids by hand and giving them a new home. More...
Volunteers have collected over 11m rare seeds by hand from remote areas to restore Scotland’s native woodlands and rainforest. I wouldn't have wanted to be the one to count them... More from Trees for Life
Thanks to fundraising efforts, the Mammal Society has been able to establish 3 new mammal groups in London, Cardiff, and Glasgow which should help more people become involved in conservation. More.