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

There’s lots to see during nature’s busiest time of the year. Use this spotter sheet to discover local wildlife.

Spot local wildlife

Help keep wildlife cool

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

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Nature and planet-friendly recipes

These delicious recipes are good for you and good for the planet. You could even cook for a nature-friendly picnic!

View recipes

Strawberry Planter

Recycled plastic bottles make fantastic hanging strawberry planters for any garden, green space or window box.

Strawberry planter guide

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

Autumn

Autumn spotter sheet

Discover nature’s spectacles, from fallen leaves to bright berries that help prepare wildlife for winter.

Spot local wildlife

Autumn leaf hunt

Feeling inspired to venture into woodlands this autumn? Save our handy guide for tree ID’s and leaf craft activities.

View ID and activities

Nature mythology and folklore

Scotland is rich in stories. Discover enchanting legends from selkies to rowan trees!

Go wild with pumpkins

Use one of our stencils to make your pumpkin stand out! Learn how to make the most out of it while protecting nature.

View the tips

Winter

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

Spot animal tracks

Wildlife can be shy, so looking for tracks in the mud or snow is a great way to discover what creatures might be nearby without disturbing them.

View track ID's

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.

Bird Feeder Guide

Scottish Minestrone Soup

A recipe from food policy expert, Mads Fischer-Moller. This comforting, winter warmer is great for using local veggies and reducing food waste.

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Hibernating animals

Learn about some of Scotland's hibernating creatures and discover tips to support them all year round.

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Craft Sustainable Decorations

Bring a little magic into your home with natural and recycled materials from the natural environment, whilst reducing plastics.

Craft guide

Spring

Spring into Nature pack

In this beautiful pack, you will find lots of fun ideas to do with family and friends - activities for spending time in nature.

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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

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

View Growing Calendar

Make a bee hotel

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

Bee hotel guide

Seasons in Nature

Take action for nature

Summer Spotter Sheet

Help keep wildlife cool

Nature and planet-friendly recipes

Strawberry Planter

Prescription for Nature

Autumn spotter sheet

Autumn leaf hunt

Nature mythology and folklore

Go wild with pumpkins

Winter Spotter Sheet

Spot animal tracks

Feed The Birds

Scottish Minestrone Soup

Hibernating animals

Craft Sustainable Decorations

Spring into Nature pack

Spring spotter sheet

Start sowing seeds

Make a bee hotel

Help us bring our world back to life