Wildlife Friendly Gardening

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Don't let the size of your outdoor space limit you. Many of these wildlife gardening projects can be set up in the smallest of spots. They'll each make a big difference to your local wildlife community.

Wildlife friendly gardening

Wildlife activities for your
outdoor space

Join our million-strong movement to protect and encourage wildlife
with these simple projects for your outdoor space — no matter the size.

Make, plant and build 

Explore wildlife activities based on the space available to you.
Whether you have a garden, a window box or simply an outside wall
to hang feeders, create environments where wildlife can thrive.

Activities for all spaces

Make a wildlife rescue box

Make a rescue box out of an old cardboard box, ready to safely transport injured small animals to your nearest vet.

Child friendly

Make a butterfly feeder

Attract beautiful butterflies with a colourful fruit and nectar feeder, to help these vital pollinators thrive.

Child friendly

Make spring treats for birds

Help garden birds keep their energy up and find extra food for their chicks in spring with these high-fat recipes. 

Adult supervision required

Make an eco bird feeder

Make a simple bird feeder with all natural or compostable materials to help keep your local birds fed all year round.

Child friendly

Sign up for seasonal wildlife tips 

Learn what to do if you find sick or injured wildlife and get seasonal tips to help wildlife in your area. Sign up to receive our Buzz newsletters. 

Create a green roof

High effort

Flat roofs can be cleverly planted to provide insulation, drainage and a home for birds and insects. 

Activities for bigger spaces 

Build a green living roof

Flat roofs can be cleverly planted to become mini ecosystems for birds and insects and also improve air quality.

Adult supervision required

Make a mini wildlife pond

Providing a water source is one of the best things you can do for garden wildlife. Even a mini container attracts plenty of visitors.

Adult supervision required

Put up bird boxes

Habitat loss means there are fewer natural nesting spots these days. Putting up bird boxes can encourage birds to your garden.

Child friendly

Plant trees and shrubs

Trees and shrubs provide habitats and food sources for birds, insects and mammals, and help to keep the air clean. 

Child friendly

Build a hedgehog house

Building a home for hedgehogs to feed, sleep and hibernate in is a great way to protect this declining species.

Child friendly

A hedgehog rescued from a garden and placed in a large box to take to the vet.

Build a wildlife-friendly bonfire

Learn how to keep wildlife safe when you’re planning a bonfire, especially when they’re hibernating in the colder months.  

Adult supervision required

Build a dead hedge

Hardwood prunings can be arranged as a garden feature, creating habitats and recycling matter it’s difficult to compost. 

Adult supervision required