Towns and gardens
The green spaces of our towns and gardens bring nature into our daily lives, brightening our mornings with birdsong and the busy buzzing of bees. Together, the UK's gardens are larger than…
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Colchester volunteers turn gardens into wildlife havens
The Greener Garden Group, or 3G, is a team of volunteers based in Colchester and Brightlingsea, making a difference for wildlife.
Autumn in the wildlife garden
With autumn now upon us, we thought it would be useful to share some interesting and useful advice from our bird food partner, Vine House Farm, for anyone with a wildlife garden – or indeed anyone…
Easy wildlife garden tips
Make your garden wildlife friendly this spring.
How to create a container garden for wildlife
Pots and containers are a great way of introducing wildlife features onto patios, or outside the front door. They are also perfect for small gardens or spaces like window ledges or roofs. Herbs,…
How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
How to make a gravel garden for wildlife
Surfaced spaces needn't exclude wildlife! Gravel can often be the most wildlife-friendly solution for a particular area.
How to make a woodland edge garden for wildlife
Few of us can contemplate having a wood in our back gardens, but just a few metres is enough to establish this mini-habitat!
How to start a wildlife garden from scratch
Use the blank canvas of your garden to make a home for wildlife.
Create a habitat pile
Welcome insects into your garden with a habitat pile.
Rocky habitat
Rocky habitats are some of the most natural and untouched places in the UK. Often high up in the hills and hard to reach, they are havens for some of our rarest wildlife.
Wildlife
Find out more about the UK's wildlife and habitats, report a sighting, watch our wildlife live and discover simple things you can do to help wildlife at home.