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Seasons in Nature

Scotland is home to some of the most incredible wildlife and habitats in the world. But nature is in trouble and needs our help. The good news is, there’s lots that we can do to help nature thrive!

No matter the season, there are many wonderful ways to connect with and care for nature in your local area. You don’t need to go far to find powerful plants, industrious insects and mighty mammals.

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A father with his two young daughters looking at the progress of the mini herb garden that they have planted together as a family. They have reused old drinks containers as plant pots and are checking the progress.
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Take action for nature

Discover year-round fun with our family-friendly activities while helping nature thrive in your local area! From making bird feeders to spotting wildlife, there’s plenty to get stuck into.

Follow us on social media for inspiring stories and updates, and remember to tag us in any photos and videos. We’d love to hear about any of the activities you do to support nature. 

Together we can bring our world back to life!

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Spring Activities

Spring spotter sheet

Spring spotter sheet

Nature is coming back to life! Use this spotter sheet to discover migrating birds and budding flora.
Spot local wildlife
Start sowing seeds

Start sowing seeds

Spring is a great time to sow seeds for veggies, fruit and flowering herbs that pollinators will love!
View Growing Calendar
Support pollinators

Support pollinators

Bees are starting to be active in spring, so this is a perfect time to get buzz-y and make them a home!
Make a bee hotel
All about compost

All about compost

What should you compost and what should you bin? Check out this handy guide.
Compost guide
European hedgehog using hole in garden fence to move between gardens, Norfolk, England, UK.
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Farm for Scotland’s Future

Looking for other ways to help bring our world back to life?

One of the most powerful things you can do this year is to use your voice and join our Farm for Scotland’s Future campaign.

1 in 9 species in Scotland are at risk of extinction, with land use being a leading cause. 

We have a once-in-a-generation chance to future-proof farming for people, nature and the climate.

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Winter Activites

Winter Spotter Sheet

Winter Spotter Sheet

Dress for the weather and discover your sense of adventure by using our handy spotter sheet to identify some winter wildlife around you.
Spot Local Wildlife
Feed The Birds

Feed The Birds

It's important to help birds during winter when their food sources become scarce, as autumn berries dry off and the ground is often frozen.
Make a Bird Feeder
Craft Sustainable Decorations

Craft Sustainable Decorations

Bring a little magic into your home this winter with natural and recycled materials from the natural environment, whilst reducing plastics.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Scottish Minestrone Soup

Scottish Minestrone Soup

A recipe from WWF's very own Mads Fischer-Moller! This comforting, winter warmer is a great recipe for using local veggies and reducing food waste.
Recipes

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