Community action for nature
If you want to start a project that helps nature in your local area and involves others in your community, then we can provide guidance to help you along the way.
Why are our communities important?
- Given the current climate and biodiversity crises, we recognise that communities play an integral role in the conservation and regeneration of our once-flourishing local green spaces.
- Nationally, The Wildlife Trusts aim to have at least 30% of land and sea connected and protected for nature's recovery in Surrey and across the UK by 2030, while our mission is to get 1 in 4 people to take action for nature.
- We know we can't achieve these goals in isolation: by bringing community groups together, we strive to create a powerful nature network.
Which project is right for me?
Wilder CommunitiesThe Wilder Communities programme was established to support new and existing community groups across Surrey. Sign up for the Wilder Communities programme to receive advice, support, resources and access to exclusive community events. What kind of support do we provide?
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Nextdoor NatureThanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Nextdoor Nature has helped communities in Guildford and Woking by providing the advice and support they need to start their own projects. Are you based in Guildford or Woking and keen to help nature? Apply here to register your interest. What kind of support do we provide?
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Community projects
Click on the below tiles to find out more about our Wilder Communities and Nextdoor Nature projects. Read about some of the community groups across Surrey and find out what actions they're taking for nature.
Community resources
We've put together a bank of resources to help your community project thrive, including an up-to-date list of funding opportunities, practical tips to help wildlife and a series of community webinar recordings.
Community events & news
Find out more about our work with communities by reading the latest community news articles and blogs. Keep up to date with upcoming community events and find out more about our Community Champion Awards below.
Surrey community champions celebrate in style
Community groups from across Surrey came together for an evening of networking, nature and nominations.
Community Celebratory Evening 2023
We’re so excited to share the amazing achievements of community groups across Surrey and hope you can join us!
Guildford Goes Wild
Go Wild in Guildford on the 15th July - and find out how you can be part of the solution to the climate and nature emergency
Community Champions
We love to celebrate your achievements, and the Community Champions Awards is designed to do just that!
Creating a community garden
As part of Nextdoor Nature, Surrey Wildlife Trust is working with St Clare’s Church in Guildford to bring the benefits of green spaces…
Nextdoor Nature 6 Month Roundup: Part 2
Nextdoor Nature is 6 months old! To mark the occasion, we’ve brought together some of our favourite project moments so far.