SPRING is a good time for…
Spotting migratory birds – seasonal nature spectacles are highlighted by North Wales Wildlife Trust
Attaching a bell to cat collars to alert fledgelings and other baby animals
20 – 31 March
Getting active during the Sustrans Big Walk & Wheel Week
24 – 30 April
Taking part in Wales Outdoor Learning Week (Natural Resources Wales)
No Mow May
Supporting our pollinators by leaving your mower in the shed (Plantlife)
3 May
Celebrating nature’s symphony by taking part in International Dawn Chorus Day (Wildlife Trusts)
1 – 7 May
Supporting our Hedgehog population during Hedgehog Awareness Week.
March – August
Looking after nesting birds in your garden (House Beautiful)
Getting outside and connecting with nature during Wales Nature Week (Biodiversity Wales)
SUMMER is a good time for…
Making sure there is a water source for wildlife – bird bath, pond, even an old saucer in the garden
Make space for nature and reverse nature loss. (Scotland’s Nature Agency)
Getting fit and healthy whilst enjoying the sunshine by making cycling or walking a part of your everyday routine (Sustrans)
Cleaning up your local area and discovering your local Litter Picking Hub (Keep Wales Tidy / Caru Cymru)
19 – 25 June
Celebrating all the little things that run the world during National Insect Week (Royal Entomological society)
14 July
Helping to assess the health of our environment by taking part in the Big Butterfly Count (Butterfly Conservation)
22 – 30 July
Getting outside and connecting with nature during Wales Nature Week (Biodiversity Wales)
AUTUMN is a good time for…
Allowing vegetation to dieback naturally, mowing less, and leaving seedheads for birds to feed on
Gathering leaves, hollow sticks, bark, dried grass and moss to build a bug hotel (Woodland Trust)
Planting bulbs (Gardeners World)
Creating a mini pond (RSPB)
Harvesting wildflower seeds ready for next year (Kew Grow Wild)
15 – 24 September
Organising or getting involved in a local beach clean Great British Beach Clean
September – October
Sowing wildlife- friendly flowers (RSPB)
October
Checking bonfires for hibernating animals such as hedgehogs, toads and animals. (British Hedgehog Preservation Society)
November to March
Planting a tree! Follow the guide from the Woodland Trust
WINTER is a good time for…
Ensuring you provide water and high-energy food for your garden birds (RSPB)
Taking care of your compost heaps – always check for hibernating wildlife before turning! (Wildlife Trusts)
25 November – 3 December
Join the conservation sector and volunteer groups during National Tree Week to plant thousands of trees to mark the start of tree planting season (The Tree Council)
January – April
Helping the local toad population cross the road by volunteering with your local Toad Patrol
Additional links
Natures Calendar (Wales Biodiversity Partnership)
RSPB’s Actions for nature seasonal calendar
Monthly guide to nature (RSPB)
Butterflies (North Wales Wildlife Trust)
10 Ways to Help Hedgehogs (BBC Gardeners World Magazine)
Citizen Science for biodiversity | NatureScot
