Our favourite places to learn more about wildlife gardening

If you’re hungry for wildlife gardening knowledge, you’ve come to the right place! On this page we’ve assembled together our favourite websites, activities, podcasts, films, learning materials and much more. If you’d like to be included on this page, please get in touch.

Bug hotel

Activity Packs for Educators

We’ve teamed up with the amazing Colin from Living World Education to bring you a range of resources to help young people engage with the natural world. These resources are free to download and use. With a bright, bold and distinctive look, our materials are accessible to all – learning has never looked so good!

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The Wildlife Garden Podcast

A monthly podcast about wildlife gardening, backed by the latest science bought to you by the wonderful Ellie and Ben. Each episode covers a new topic with plenty of advice and planting ideas for your garden at home!

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Jack Perks

Bearded Tits Podcast

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Some more of our favourites

Wildlife Watch

Facts, downloadable activity sheets, quizzes and much more. Wildlife Watch is for kids that can’t get enough of exploring the great outdoors or those desperate to find out a bit more about the weird and wonderful creatures we share our world with. It’s part of The Wildlife Trusts, who look after lots of awesome places for wildlife and run hundreds of events each year in the UK.

Wildlife Watch

 

RSPB

Whether your outdoor space is a new blank canvas, or just a bit unloved, the RSPB offer ways to help you make it a joyful space for you and nature. Get started with step by step advice from their resident wildlife gardening expert, Adrian Thomas. Visit the Fun and Learning section of the website for fun ideas to help kids and families connect with nature.

RSPB

British Dragonfly Society

The voice for dragonflies in Britain, this lovely charity work tirelessly to conserve dragonflies and damselflies and their wetland habitats. Explore their website where you will find information on British dragonflies and their habitats, projects and volunteering opportunities and the latest dragonfly news and upcoming events, as well as lots of tips to make your garden more dragonfly friendly.

British Dragonfly Society

 

Buglife

Buglife is the only organisation in Europe devoted to the conservation of all invertebrates. They are actively working to save our rarest little animals, everything from bees to beetles, worms to woodlice and jumping spiders to jellyfish. Explore their website for lots of tips on helping our tiniest creatures, identifying invertebrates and to get involved with campaigns, surveys and events.

Buglife