Community Action

Norfolk Wildlife Trust tree planting - Richard Osbourne

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?

Which project is right for me?

Wilder Communities

The 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?

  • Training courses are available on a range of topics: we are currently offering two free spaces on a number of our adult learning courses
  • Free online resources
  • A loan box so you can borrow useful surveying equipment (coming soon!)
  • Invitations to Wilder Communities events
  • Opportunity to join a network of like-minded communities
  • Tailored advice (we may even be able to come and visit you!)
  • Ecology Services walk-over (for a set fee) including mapping habitats, undertaking a condition assessment, and a report service to advise on the measures to manage the habitats
  • Invitation to the Community Champion Awards

Nextdoor Nature

Thanks 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?

  • Training courses are available on a range of topics: we are currently offering two free spaces on a number of our adult learning courses
  • Free online resources
  • A loan box so you can borrow useful surveying equipment (coming soon!)
  • Invitations to community events
  • Site visits, tailored advice and support in bringing the community together
  • Small nature-based activities to increase your group's connection with nature
  • Funded Ecology Services walk-overs, including a written letter report with tailored recommendations
  • Invitation to the Community Champion Awards

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.

View all community resources

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.