How you are helping wildlife
We recently asked you what actions you’d taken to help wildlife in your local area. Hundreds of you replied and it was amazing to see all of the fantastic things you’ve been doing to help wildlife near you. We saw some common themes in your responses. Lots of people have:
- Taken part in No-Mow May and left parts of their garden to grow wild
- Provided water for birds and animals
- Litter picked when out and about in their local area
- Planted wildflower seed in their gardens
- Become a member of Sussex Wildlife Trust
- Recorded and reported their wildlife sightings
- Put up bird boxes
- Created a wildlife pond
- Taken part in citizen science surveys such as The Big Butterfly Count
- Fed local birds
- Volunteered with local wildlife organisations
Here’s just a few of your comments:
"I stopped mowing my lawn in May and have been amazed at the number of wildflowers that appeared!”
“We have increased the number of places where water is available and ensure that they are constantly topped up.”
“I litter pick every day when I walk my dog on the nature reserve near my house.”
“Made a small pond in my garden. The birds love it!”
Thank you for all of the actions you’ve taken to help wildlife. If you’d like to do even more then why not become a member of Sussex Wildlife Trust?
By becoming a member you will be helping us to:
- Campaign to protect the wildlife and the natural environment across Sussex
- Manage over 30 nature reserves across Sussex that people can explore and enjoy our beautiful county
- Help people of all ages to learn about nature and connect with our natural environment
- Conduct research that supports the nature conservation in Sussex
- Inspire thousands of local children about the natural world