Long-tailed tits by Wendy Carter
Helping wildlife - whatever the weather!
Some aspects of gardening, such as planting or sowing seeds, are weather dependent. Fear not, as there is always something you can do on your patch to help wildlife – come rain or shine!
Goldfinch on feeder by Gillian Day
Give your visitors a warm welcome!
Whilst introducing new habitats, from hedgerows to meadows, are fantastic for attracting wildlife to your garden, sometimes species need some extra security to make them feel at home. Building and installing shelters and nest boxes help to protect wildlife from predation and encourage breeding.
If you have known visitors to your garden, such as birds or hedgehogs, you can also give them a helping hand by providing food.
Read our top tips on building shelters and feeding wildlife below.
Mini ponds installed at St. Nicholas' Church by Becca Bratt
Does your garden have pond potential?
From toads and frogs to dragons and damsels, wetland habitats help to support a huge range of species. However, sadly it has been estimated that Worcestershire has lost around 50% of its ponds, which has contributed to a huge decline in wildlife. Can you help us to put ponds back on the map?
Although digging a pond provides enormous value for wildlife, not everyone has the space to do this. Why not try something smaller and create a container pond instead?
Learn more about introducing pond habitats to your garden below.
