Seasons in Nature

Scotland is home to some of the world's most incredible wildlife and habitats. But nature is in trouble and needs our support. The good news? There’s so much we can do to help it thrive!

A female brown hare (Lepus europaeus) avoids the amorous advances of an eager male, Derbyshire, UK

Take action for nature

Summer is officially here – the perfect time to spot wildlife, connect with nature, and boost your wellbeing.

We’ve pulled together family-friendly activities you can do to have fun while helping the nature on your doorstep thrive. You don’t need to go far to find powerful plants, industrious insects and mighty mammals!

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Summer

Summer Spotter Sheet

Discover local wildlife during summer, nature’s busiest time of the year.

Spot local wildlife

Help keep wildlife cool

Hot weather can be tough on wildlife. Discover how you can help them stay cool.

View tips

Find historic oyster beds

Head to the beach this summer and record the shells you find.

Take Part

Make lavender bags

Capture the essence of summer – a season full of wonderful scents!

Learn more

Create bee habitats

Explore top tips for encouraging bees and other pollinators to green spaces.

Watch the guide

Tips for field sketching

Field sketching is a fun way to connect with nature through sketching.

Watch mini tutorial

ID plant and animals

Identify species in your patch, from birds to bugs, using your phone camera.

Download Seek App

Match the melody

As dawns chorus starts to wind down, discover what bird song you can hear.

Learn bird songs

Andy Murray in nature with a quote which reads, 'Being out in nature really clears my head. There’s nothing like a dog walk to make you feel better and put things into perspective.'

Prescription for Nature

Just 20 minutes in nature a day can do wonders for our mental wellbeing. Connecting with nature can help reduce stress levels, ease anxiety and boost our mood.

Whether it’s taking a walk in the beautiful Scottish outdoors, watching the birds from your window or marvelling at a starry sky, we’ve got a prescription for everybody. With a daily dose of nature, we can help restore our natural world while it restores us!

Get your Daily Dose of Nature