Community group resources

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Community group resources

 

 

Everything your group needs to take action for nature

Discover free resources that offer inspiration, ideas and advice for community groups looking to care for nature. From detailed guides on creating wildlife habitats, to advice on operating your group, you'll find everything you need to help local nature thrive.

Wilder Communities Hub

Our Wilder Communities Hub is brimming with useful guides on everything from funding to publicity. Check out our top resources below or visit the hub to see all our guides.

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© Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography

Practical actions to help wildlife

Discover detailed guides on practical actions and wildlife features you can make for your community space.

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Partner resources

Explore useful guides from other conservation organisations, great for species or habitat-specific projects.

Notebook lying on top of vegetable garden

Photo copyright Autumn Barlow/The Wildlife Trusts 2023

Funding opportunities

Discover local and national funding opportunities to raise funds for your projects and expand your group.

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A common and soprano pipistrelle bat snuggled in a gap on a roof

Tom Marshall

Downloadable resources

FREE downloadable resources with practical advice on helping specific species on your patch.

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People surveying plants

Image credit: Matthew Roberts

Wildlife Recording Kits

We’re thrilled to be able to offer community groups FREE boxes filled with surveying equipment to undertake species monitoring on sites from gardens and churchyards to local green spaces.

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Children's activities

Free child-friendly resources to engage young people with nature including simple how-to guides, activity sheets, quizes and more.

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