Resources aimed at young leaders. These resources posted are approved by or used by young enviro leaders and where possible comments are given to help people get the best from them.
We aim to keep links active and whilst we do our absolute best we can not be responsible for content on external sites.
Supported by @AlexCollinsWaC this channel has lots of tips and hints if you want to become a wildlife filmmaker
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhw7wXSa4YVPt8ssQHCUGQ
Diary of a Young Naturalist chronicles the turning of Dara McAnulty's world, from spring to summer, autumn to winter, on his home patch, at school, in the wild and in his head. Evocative, raw and beautifully written, this very special book vividly explores the natural world from the perspective of an autistic teenager juggling homework, exams and friendships alongside his life as a conservationist and environmental activist
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1908213795/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_X4266XNZT5ZP3NKT2HKY
EnviroLeader Alex Collins has produced some fantastic films that provide inspiration for getting out into nature. Including: Get outside, Birds in Lockdown, We are the Minority, A new Hedgerow and Reducing Rubbish
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSg7NN4mdptrjuM-W6NRTQ
EnviroLeader Alex Collins has supported the Naturewatch foundation in producing a pack of information aimed at secondary schools (13+). Alex's 15 minute documentary is a key part of the information about badgers and crimes against them
https://naturewatch.org/campaign/badger-baiting-in-the-uk/school-awareness-programme
Green Fingered George says that for gardening you can’t get any better than the RHS Campaign for School Gardening – literally everything you need, whether it’s how to chit potatoes or recycled garden crafts, it’s all on there, including lots of competitions too
https://schoolgardening.rhs.org.uk/home
The app helps identify plants and animals whilst you are out and about and you can also ask the community with nature that you can't quite identify! recommended by @izzyfry3. DOWNLOAD FROM YOUR APP STORE
In Wilding, Isabella Tree tells the story of the ‘Knepp experiment’, a pioneering rewilding project in West Sussex, using free-roaming grazing animals to create new habitats for wildlife. Part gripping memoir, part fascinating account of the ecology of our countryside. Recommended by @alexcollinsWaC and Chris Packham
https://read.amazon.co.uk/kp/embed?asin=B07771D35D&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_7RY3MWXTVSWEEE5NPPPR
Kyra and Sophie, our young EnviroLeaders have compiled some excellent resources This is a wonderful series of resource packs, written and compiled by our hedgehog champions, Kyra and Sophie. Inside the packs you will find challenges, which will help you to learn about and care for hedgehogs in the wild. We think this is a terrific pack for those starting out on their journey as a ‘hedgehog hero’!
https://www.hedgehogfriendlytown.co.uk/information/
How to build a bat box
https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/give-nature-a-home-in-your-garden/garden-activities/buildabatbox/
A series of resources for making changes at school including: Leave a wild patch in the lawn, Go chemical free, Compost waste, Bird feeders, A hedgehog home, A bee hotel, A pond and Trees
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-help-wildlife-school
The website contains beautiful images of local wildlife and Webcams (including nest box cams) from his house in Yorkshire
http://www.robertefuller.comHedgehog homes - RSPB has a range of resources not just for birds but for species that form part of the broader ecosystem
https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/give-nature-a-home-in-your-garden/garden-activities/giveahogahome/What to do if you find a hedgehog - resource sheets and guidance
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/what-do-if-you-find-wild-animal/help-hedgehogHow to build a hedgehog home
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-build-hedgehog-home
The website has a range of basic information for native UK wildlife such as deer and hedgehogs. They run hedgehog rescue courses allowing you to become a "rehabber" and follow up support for those activities.
http://www.valewildlife.org.uk
Activity village contains links to information about a lot of garden friends - this link is Information about hedgehogs for primary school ages
https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/hedgehogs
The Hedgehog Book
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1913134415/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_C18M4GMVZRJJMM7ECZHR
Book ; Rescuing the Disappearing Hedgehog
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1782808906/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_PETJ740QMS1RT51M7ETW
Book; The Disappearing Hedgehog
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1782802363/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_GFZESC5V9FFMJ60JJD85
Blog - a day to day account about what goes on at a hedgehog rescue.
http://hedgehogsonline.blogspot.com
Advice about hedgehog rescues, tips for your garden and links to hedgehog crafts and activities. There are also special gifts to purchase which go towards the running of the hedgehog rescue.
https://stillingfleethedgehogrescue.co.uk
The 'Save Me' charity's campaign to help the endangered hedgehog
http://www.gracethehedgehog.co.uk
Advice on how to turn your garden into a hedgehog paradise !
https://www.rspca.org.uk/documents/1494939/7712578/Helping+Hedgehogs+in+the+garden+%28PDF+416KB%29.pdf/898eb6fa-c6b5-e0a8-5f1f-2d1a978fb542?version=2.0&t=1559134494187&download=true&download=true
Video clip to show how we can make our neighbourhood 'hedgehog friendly'.
https://www.hedgehogstreet.orgSupported by @AlexCollinsWaC this channel has lots of tips and hints if you want to become a wildlife filmmaker
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhw7wXSa4YVPt8ssQHCUGQDiary of a Young Naturalist chronicles the turning of Dara McAnulty's world, from spring to summer, autumn to winter, on his home patch, at school, in the wild and in his head. Evocative, raw and beautifully written, this very special book vividly explores the natural world from the perspective of an autistic teenager juggling homework, exams and friendships alongside his life as a conservationist and environmental activist
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1908213795/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_X4266XNZT5ZP3NKT2HKYEnviroLeader Alex Collins has produced some fantastic films that provide inspiration for getting out into nature. Including: Get outside, Birds in Lockdown, We are the Minority, A new Hedgerow and Reducing Rubbish
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSg7NN4mdptrjuM-W6NRTQGreen Fingered George says that for gardening you can’t get any better than the RHS Campaign for School Gardening – literally everything you need, whether it’s how to chit potatoes or recycled garden crafts, it’s all on there, including lots of competitions too
https://schoolgardening.rhs.org.uk/home
identification guides for most of the UK's birds - recommended by @izzyfry3
https://www.birdspot.co.uk/The app helps identify plants and animals whilst you are out and about and you can also ask the community with nature that you can't quite identify! recommended by @izzyfry3. DOWNLOAD FROM YOUR APP STORE
Bird identification and logging - focus on british birds and recommended by @IzzyFry3 DOWNLOAD FROM YOUR APP STORE
A great app available on most app stores that helps you to recognised bird songs. Recommended by Izzy Fry @IzzyFry3
http://www.chirpomatic.com/In Wilding, Isabella Tree tells the story of the ‘Knepp experiment’, a pioneering rewilding project in West Sussex, using free-roaming grazing animals to create new habitats for wildlife. Part gripping memoir, part fascinating account of the ecology of our countryside. Recommended by @alexcollinsWaC and Chris Packham
https://read.amazon.co.uk/kp/embed?asin=B07771D35D&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_7RY3MWXTVSWEEE5NPPPR
The site allows you to search for birds and gives examples of their song. EnviroLeader Mya has found this website really useful for learning bird song.
https://www.xeno-canto.org/
Anyone interested in Birds should start here - EnviroLeader Mya Bambrick says "The BTO's (British Trust for Ornithology) website has always been very helpful for me - plenty of fascinating articles, research, and blogs too"
https://www.bto.org/A series of resources for making changes at school including: Leave a wild patch in the lawn, Go chemical free, Compost waste, Bird feeders, A hedgehog home, A bee hotel, A pond and Trees
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-help-wildlife-school
basic instructions of How to make tasty christmas wreaths for birds
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-make-christmas-wreath-birds
The Spruce is a general craft site but has some useful "upcycling" Bird feeder ideas. The ideas come with links to more details of how to build your feeder
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/diy-bird-feeder-ideas-4159491
As well as great gardening advice and inspiration for the real enthusiast there are also other resources for mini projects - this one is how to make bird fat balls
https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/diy/how-to-make-fat-cakes-for-birds/RSPB website is packed full of useful resource - this is How to make bird cake
https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-kids/games-and-activities/activities/make-a-speedy-bird-cake/
The natural history museum has many general wildlife resources and activities - this one is how to make a nest box
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to-make-a-bird-nesting-box.htmlRSPCA has many animal resources - this one is about feeding garden birds
https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/wildlife/animals/feedinggardenbirds
Woodland trust site has a few ideas and thoughts for bird feeders although not detailed step by step design and build
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019/01/how-to-make-a-bird-feeder/Making bird feeders with young people - this is the ideal start point if you want an afternoon of making as a young person or as a parent
https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-kids/games-and-activities/activities/make-a-recycled-bird-feeder/
Wonderful site for anyone keen on nature, in particular if you want to get into bird watching. The members are supportive, there are live feeds from Chris Packham and Meghan Mcubbin and some great photo inspiration. Don't be afraid to share your photographs in return too!
https://www.youtube.com/SIBirdClubA mass of information about how we can help our feathery friends
www.rspb.org.ukHow to make bird food
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to-make-fat-balls-for-birds.htmlHow to make a bird feeder
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to-make-a-bird-feeder.htmlThe website contains beautiful images of local wildlife and Webcams (including nest box cams) from his house in Yorkshire
http://www.robertefuller.comSupported by @AlexCollinsWaC this channel has lots of tips and hints if you want to become a wildlife filmmaker
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhw7wXSa4YVPt8ssQHCUGQDiary of a Young Naturalist chronicles the turning of Dara McAnulty's world, from spring to summer, autumn to winter, on his home patch, at school, in the wild and in his head. Evocative, raw and beautifully written, this very special book vividly explores the natural world from the perspective of an autistic teenager juggling homework, exams and friendships alongside his life as a conservationist and environmental activist
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1908213795/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_X4266XNZT5ZP3NKT2HKYEnviroLeader Alex Collins has produced some fantastic films that provide inspiration for getting out into nature. Including: Get outside, Birds in Lockdown, We are the Minority, A new Hedgerow and Reducing Rubbish
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSg7NN4mdptrjuM-W6NRTQ
Young Leader @BeccasButterfli has a series of butterfly books (see other listings) but has also published this handy image to help identify the most common UK butterflies
https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5f26bd24ac3de01fe7af35fd/6062f5c328f3acb0f875c5a9_butterflyident.pngGreen Fingered George says that for gardening you can’t get any better than the RHS Campaign for School Gardening – literally everything you need, whether it’s how to chit potatoes or recycled garden crafts, it’s all on there, including lots of competitions too
https://schoolgardening.rhs.org.uk/home
The #BeetheChange campaign has some fantastic resources. There are month by month flower planting guides, general tips for your garden and some make and do activities.
https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/beethechange/The app helps identify plants and animals whilst you are out and about and you can also ask the community with nature that you can't quite identify! recommended by @izzyfry3. DOWNLOAD FROM YOUR APP STORE
In Wilding, Isabella Tree tells the story of the ‘Knepp experiment’, a pioneering rewilding project in West Sussex, using free-roaming grazing animals to create new habitats for wildlife. Part gripping memoir, part fascinating account of the ecology of our countryside. Recommended by @alexcollinsWaC and Chris Packham
https://read.amazon.co.uk/kp/embed?asin=B07771D35D&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_7RY3MWXTVSWEEE5NPPPRKyra and Sophie, our young EnviroLeaders have compiled some excellent resources This is a wonderful series of resource packs, written and compiled by our hedgehog champions, Kyra and Sophie. Inside the packs you will find challenges, which will help you to learn about and care for hedgehogs in the wild. We think this is a terrific pack for those starting out on their journey as a ‘hedgehog hero’!
https://www.hedgehogfriendlytown.co.uk/information/Practical advice; how to make an insect hotel
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to-make-insect-hotel-ladybird-lodge.htmlA series of resources for making changes at school including: Leave a wild patch in the lawn, Go chemical free, Compost waste, Bird feeders, A hedgehog home, A bee hotel, A pond and Trees
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-help-wildlife-schoolbasic instructions of How to make a wildlife hedge
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-make-hedge-wildlifebasic instructions of How to attract butterflies to your garden
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-attract-butterflies-your-gardenbasic instructions of How to grow a wildlife patch
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-grow-wild-patchbasic instructions of How to build a wildlife pond
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-build-pondbasic instructions of How to build a bee hotel
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-make-bee-hotelSupported by @AlexCollinsWaC this channel has lots of tips and hints if you want to become a wildlife filmmaker
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhw7wXSa4YVPt8ssQHCUGQGreen Fingered George says that for gardening you can’t get any better than the RHS Campaign for School Gardening – literally everything you need, whether it’s how to chit potatoes or recycled garden crafts, it’s all on there, including lots of competitions too
https://schoolgardening.rhs.org.uk/homeThe app helps identify plants and animals whilst you are out and about and you can also ask the community with nature that you can't quite identify! recommended by @izzyfry3. DOWNLOAD FROM YOUR APP STORE
basic instructions of How to build a wildlife pond
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-build-pondSupported by @AlexCollinsWaC this channel has lots of tips and hints if you want to become a wildlife filmmaker
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhw7wXSa4YVPt8ssQHCUGQDiary of a Young Naturalist chronicles the turning of Dara McAnulty's world, from spring to summer, autumn to winter, on his home patch, at school, in the wild and in his head. Evocative, raw and beautifully written, this very special book vividly explores the natural world from the perspective of an autistic teenager juggling homework, exams and friendships alongside his life as a conservationist and environmental activist
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1908213795/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_X4266XNZT5ZP3NKT2HKYEnviroLeader Alex Collins has produced some fantastic films that provide inspiration for getting out into nature. Including: Get outside, Birds in Lockdown, We are the Minority, A new Hedgerow and Reducing Rubbish
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSg7NN4mdptrjuM-W6NRTQGreen Fingered George says that for gardening you can’t get any better than the RHS Campaign for School Gardening – literally everything you need, whether it’s how to chit potatoes or recycled garden crafts, it’s all on there, including lots of competitions too
https://schoolgardening.rhs.org.uk/homeThe #BeetheChange campaign has some fantastic resources. There are month by month flower planting guides, general tips for your garden and some make and do activities.
https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/beethechange/The app helps identify plants and animals whilst you are out and about and you can also ask the community with nature that you can't quite identify! recommended by @izzyfry3. DOWNLOAD FROM YOUR APP STORE
In Wilding, Isabella Tree tells the story of the ‘Knepp experiment’, a pioneering rewilding project in West Sussex, using free-roaming grazing animals to create new habitats for wildlife. Part gripping memoir, part fascinating account of the ecology of our countryside. Recommended by @alexcollinsWaC and Chris Packham
https://read.amazon.co.uk/kp/embed?asin=B07771D35D&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_7RY3MWXTVSWEEE5NPPPRA series of resources for making changes at school including: Leave a wild patch in the lawn, Go chemical free, Compost waste, Bird feeders, A hedgehog home, A bee hotel, A pond and Trees
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-help-wildlife-schoolbasic instructions of How to make tasty christmas wreaths for birds
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-make-christmas-wreath-birdsbasic instructions of How to make a wildlife hedge
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-make-hedge-wildlifebasic instructions of How to attract butterflies to your garden
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-attract-butterflies-your-gardenbasic instructions of How to grow a wildlife patch
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-grow-wild-patchbasic instructions of How to build a wildlife pond
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-build-pondSupported by @AlexCollinsWaC this channel has lots of tips and hints if you want to become a wildlife filmmaker
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhw7wXSa4YVPt8ssQHCUGQDiary of a Young Naturalist chronicles the turning of Dara McAnulty's world, from spring to summer, autumn to winter, on his home patch, at school, in the wild and in his head. Evocative, raw and beautifully written, this very special book vividly explores the natural world from the perspective of an autistic teenager juggling homework, exams and friendships alongside his life as a conservationist and environmental activist
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1908213795/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_X4266XNZT5ZP3NKT2HKYEnviroLeader Alex Collins has produced some fantastic films that provide inspiration for getting out into nature. Including: Get outside, Birds in Lockdown, We are the Minority, A new Hedgerow and Reducing Rubbish
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSg7NN4mdptrjuM-W6NRTQGreen Fingered George says that for gardening you can’t get any better than the RHS Campaign for School Gardening – literally everything you need, whether it’s how to chit potatoes or recycled garden crafts, it’s all on there, including lots of competitions too
https://schoolgardening.rhs.org.uk/homeThe #BeetheChange campaign has some fantastic resources. There are month by month flower planting guides, general tips for your garden and some make and do activities.
https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/beethechange/The app helps identify plants and animals whilst you are out and about and you can also ask the community with nature that you can't quite identify! recommended by @izzyfry3. DOWNLOAD FROM YOUR APP STORE
Kyra and Sophie, our young EnviroLeaders have compiled some excellent resources This is a wonderful series of resource packs, written and compiled by our hedgehog champions, Kyra and Sophie. Inside the packs you will find challenges, which will help you to learn about and care for hedgehogs in the wild. We think this is a terrific pack for those starting out on their journey as a ‘hedgehog hero’!
https://www.hedgehogfriendlytown.co.uk/information/
cartoon showing the effects of Palm Oil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA10-oZi4Xc
how to make a wildlife pond, wildlife patch, build a bee hotel, build a hedgehog home, how to attract butterflies to your garden, plant a wildlife hedge.
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/gardeningHow to build a bat box
https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/give-nature-a-home-in-your-garden/garden-activities/buildabatbox/Practical advice; how to make an insect hotel
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to-make-insect-hotel-ladybird-lodge.htmlA series of resources for making changes at school including: Leave a wild patch in the lawn, Go chemical free, Compost waste, Bird feeders, A hedgehog home, A bee hotel, A pond and Trees
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-help-wildlife-schoolbasic instructions of How to make tasty christmas wreaths for birds
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-make-christmas-wreath-birdsbasic instructions of How to make a wildlife hedge
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-make-hedge-wildlifebasic instructions of How to attract butterflies to your garden
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-attract-butterflies-your-gardenbasic instructions of How to grow a wildlife patch
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-grow-wild-patchbasic instructions of How to build a wildlife pond
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-build-pondbasic instructions of How to build a bee hotel
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-make-bee-hotelThe Spruce is a general craft site but has some useful "upcycling" Bird feeder ideas. The ideas come with links to more details of how to build your feeder
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/diy-bird-feeder-ideas-4159491As well as great gardening advice and inspiration for the real enthusiast there are also other resources for mini projects - this one is how to make bird fat balls
https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/diy/how-to-make-fat-cakes-for-birds/RSPB website is packed full of useful resource - this is How to make bird cake
https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-kids/games-and-activities/activities/make-a-speedy-bird-cake/The natural history museum has many general wildlife resources and activities - this one is how to make a nest box
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to-make-a-bird-nesting-box.htmlRSPCA has many animal resources - this one is about feeding garden birds
https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/wildlife/animals/feedinggardenbirdsWoodland trust site has a few ideas and thoughts for bird feeders although not detailed step by step design and build
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019/01/how-to-make-a-bird-feeder/Making bird feeders with young people - this is the ideal start point if you want an afternoon of making as a young person or as a parent
https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-kids/games-and-activities/activities/make-a-recycled-bird-feeder/Wonderful site for anyone keen on nature, in particular if you want to get into bird watching. The members are supportive, there are live feeds from Chris Packham and Meghan Mcubbin and some great photo inspiration. Don't be afraid to share your photographs in return too!
https://www.youtube.com/SIBirdClubA mass of information about how we can help our feathery friends
www.rspb.org.ukHow to make bird food
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to-make-fat-balls-for-birds.htmlHow to make a bird feeder
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to-make-a-bird-feeder.htmlThe website contains beautiful images of local wildlife and Webcams (including nest box cams) from his house in Yorkshire
http://www.robertefuller.comHedgehog homes - RSPB has a range of resources not just for birds but for species that form part of the broader ecosystem
https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/give-nature-a-home-in-your-garden/garden-activities/giveahogahome/What to do if you find a hedgehog - resource sheets and guidance
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/what-do-if-you-find-wild-animal/help-hedgehogHow to build a hedgehog home
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-build-hedgehog-homeThe website has a range of basic information for native UK wildlife such as deer and hedgehogs. They run hedgehog rescue courses allowing you to become a "rehabber" and follow up support for those activities.
http://www.valewildlife.org.ukActivity village contains links to information about a lot of garden friends - this link is Information about hedgehogs for primary school ages
https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/hedgehogsThe Hedgehog Book
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1913134415/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_C18M4GMVZRJJMM7ECZHRBook ; Rescuing the Disappearing Hedgehog
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1782808906/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_PETJ740QMS1RT51M7ETWBook; The Disappearing Hedgehog
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1782802363/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_GFZESC5V9FFMJ60JJD85Blog - a day to day account about what goes on at a hedgehog rescue.
http://hedgehogsonline.blogspot.comAdvice about hedgehog rescues, tips for your garden and links to hedgehog crafts and activities. There are also special gifts to purchase which go towards the running of the hedgehog rescue.
https://stillingfleethedgehogrescue.co.ukThe 'Save Me' charity's campaign to help the endangered hedgehog
http://www.gracethehedgehog.co.ukAdvice on how to turn your garden into a hedgehog paradise !
https://www.rspca.org.uk/documents/1494939/7712578/Helping+Hedgehogs+in+the+garden+%28PDF+416KB%29.pdf/898eb6fa-c6b5-e0a8-5f1f-2d1a978fb542?version=2.0&t=1559134494187&download=true&download=trueVideo clip to show how we can make our neighbourhood 'hedgehog friendly'.
https://www.hedgehogstreet.orgSupported by @AlexCollinsWaC this channel has lots of tips and hints if you want to become a wildlife filmmaker
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhw7wXSa4YVPt8ssQHCUGQDiary of a Young Naturalist chronicles the turning of Dara McAnulty's world, from spring to summer, autumn to winter, on his home patch, at school, in the wild and in his head. Evocative, raw and beautifully written, this very special book vividly explores the natural world from the perspective of an autistic teenager juggling homework, exams and friendships alongside his life as a conservationist and environmental activist
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1908213795/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_X4266XNZT5ZP3NKT2HKYEnviroLeader Alex Collins has produced some fantastic films that provide inspiration for getting out into nature. Including: Get outside, Birds in Lockdown, We are the Minority, A new Hedgerow and Reducing Rubbish
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSg7NN4mdptrjuM-W6NRTQThe app helps identify plants and animals whilst you are out and about and you can also ask the community with nature that you can't quite identify! recommended by @izzyfry3. DOWNLOAD FROM YOUR APP STORE
In Wilding, Isabella Tree tells the story of the ‘Knepp experiment’, a pioneering rewilding project in West Sussex, using free-roaming grazing animals to create new habitats for wildlife. Part gripping memoir, part fascinating account of the ecology of our countryside. Recommended by @alexcollinsWaC and Chris Packham
https://read.amazon.co.uk/kp/embed?asin=B07771D35D&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_7RY3MWXTVSWEEE5NPPPRAnyone interested in Birds should start here - EnviroLeader Mya Bambrick says "The BTO's (British Trust for Ornithology) website has always been very helpful for me - plenty of fascinating articles, research, and blogs too"
https://www.bto.org/
Practical advice on how to organise a litter pick!
https://www.forgerecycling.co.uk/blog/organise-a-litter-pick/A series of resources for making changes at school including: Leave a wild patch in the lawn, Go chemical free, Compost waste, Bird feeders, A hedgehog home, A bee hotel, A pond and Trees
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-help-wildlife-schoolbasic instructions of How to make a wildlife hedge
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-make-hedge-wildlifebasic instructions of How to grow a wildlife patch
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-grow-wild-patchThe website contains beautiful images of local wildlife and Webcams (including nest box cams) from his house in Yorkshire
http://www.robertefuller.comSupported by @AlexCollinsWaC this channel has lots of tips and hints if you want to become a wildlife filmmaker
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhw7wXSa4YVPt8ssQHCUGQDiary of a Young Naturalist chronicles the turning of Dara McAnulty's world, from spring to summer, autumn to winter, on his home patch, at school, in the wild and in his head. Evocative, raw and beautifully written, this very special book vividly explores the natural world from the perspective of an autistic teenager juggling homework, exams and friendships alongside his life as a conservationist and environmental activist
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1908213795/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_X4266XNZT5ZP3NKT2HKY
Practical advise on how to organise a beach clean!
https://www.sas.org.uk/our-work/beach-cleans/organise-beach-clean/
Information from a group that is looking to help clean up the oceans - includes news, inventions and campaigns
https://theoceancleanup.com/Supported by @AlexCollinsWaC this channel has lots of tips and hints if you want to become a wildlife filmmaker
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhw7wXSa4YVPt8ssQHCUGQEnviroLeader Alex Collins has supported the Naturewatch foundation in producing a pack of information aimed at secondary schools (13+). Alex's 15 minute documentary is a key part of the information about badgers and crimes against them
https://naturewatch.org/campaign/badger-baiting-in-the-uk/school-awareness-programmeThis organisation has multiple resources aimed at engaging politicians and helping young people lobby for political change. @alexcollinsWaC has engaged with this organisation, featuring on a film they did for Rewilding day
https://youthfornature.uk/resources/Anyone interested in Birds should start here - EnviroLeader Mya Bambrick says "The BTO's (British Trust for Ornithology) website has always been very helpful for me - plenty of fascinating articles, research, and blogs too"
https://www.bto.org/Practical advice on how to organise a litter pick!
https://www.forgerecycling.co.uk/blog/organise-a-litter-pick/Practical advise on how to organise a beach clean!
https://www.sas.org.uk/our-work/beach-cleans/organise-beach-clean/Information about palm oil, and advice on how to cut it out of your daily life!
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-cut-out-palm-oil-not-treesInformation from a group that is looking to help clean up the oceans - includes news, inventions and campaigns
https://theoceancleanup.com/The 'Save Me' charity's campaign to help the endangered hedgehog
http://www.gracethehedgehog.co.uk
