Join the Wildlife Trust’s Efforts to Restore Local Nature and Combat Climate Change
Nature is under threat due to climate change. This is the main reason why The Wildlife Trust is joining together to take part in the 30 Days Wild campaign in June.
This year is the 10th year running for the 30 Days Wild campaign. The aim of the event is to raise awareness of local nature and nature recovery. Did you know that since the 1970s, UK species have declined by approximately 19%? In response, the Wildlife Trust aims to restore at least 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030 and that is where this campaign comes into play.
What is 30 Days Wild?
The idea of 30 days wild encourages everyone across the United Kingdom to spend each day in June doing something different involving nature, this could be as simple as watching the birds out of your window, having a picnic in the park, doing some gardening, or spending a day volunteering for a local nature organisation.
How does this help?
Taking a moment to experience and enjoy nature turns our attention to the threats it faces. By dedicating 30 days to nature, you are doing your bit for the environment. Planting a garden can create a haven for local bees and pollinators, and building hiding spots or burrows creates a safe space for small animals like hedgehogs to rest. There are many things you can do to benefit our local nature.
How to take part?
Create a plan for your 30 days to decide how you are going to dedicate your time to wildlife, or just wing it – there are no rules to how you take part. You could:
- Join in with some activities hosted by Durham Wildlife trust. There are many options on their events page that you could take part in.
- Have a picnic in your local woods or park.
- Enjoy a relaxing walk around local wildlife spots.
- You can sign up for your pack full of inspiration for the 30 Days Wild on the wildlife trust’s website.
You could support the Wildlife Trust by hosting events like bake sales, car washes, or quiz nights. Durham Wildlife Trust are dedicated to improving local nature and reducing carbon emissions so what better way than to fundraise and donate to help them do that? Check out their website for more fundraising ideas.
If possible, you could make a donation to your local organisation, every donation, big or small, makes a difference in saving local nature.
Climate change is the leading cause of biodiversity loss and to help you could try to reduce your carbon emissions. Making small changes in your daily life, such as improving energy efficiency, can really make a difference. Each step counts.
