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Get ready for the UK’s biggest nature challenge!

It’s back! 30 Days Wild kicks off on 1 June, challenging people to do something for nature every day for 30 days.

From breakfasting outdoors to planting wildflowers, participants get up to all kinds of wild and wonderful activities outside. Not only is this great for nature, but it can do amazing things for your physical and mental wellbeing too!

The Wildlife Trust and researchers from the University of Derby looked back at the past five years of 30 Day Wild and found that people who take part felt happier and healthier for doing so, with the positive effects lasting for months afterwards – that’s flower power in action!

Cel Spellman, ambassador for The Wildlife Trusts, says:

“30 Days Wild is a brilliant way to explore and develop our relationship with nature and to enjoy new experiences outdoors. Not just that, the benefits that time in nature has for our physical and mental health are quite amazing. I can’t wait to get involved this year, and I hope that people of all ages and backgrounds do the same. It's good for the soul and good for nature.”

Says Court Family Fun Day

If you’re looking for something to kickstart your 30 Days Wild journey, there’s no better way than with our Family Fun Day at Says Court Farm in Frampton Cotterell. Taking place on 1 June, we’ll be bug hunting, finding flowers, doing some wildlife themed crafts and helping you and your family learn more about the wildlife you can spot this summer. It’s completely free, and you can sign up here.

Want to bring more mini-beasts into your jubilee weekend? Then come with your little explorer to the Big Wildlife Watch Bug Hunt on Saturday 4 June, from 10am - 12pm at our Grow Wilder site! Help to spot as many species as you can - from may bugs to caterpillars, bees to butterflies, you'll be amazed at what you can find at this unique wildlife hub. We'll also be releasing a moth trap so you can find out more about nocturnal insects too.

Register on Eventbrite

Nature Walk with The Nest Collective and Avon Wildlife Trust

We’re also running a series of nature walks with The Nest Collective, taking in our wildlife sites with storytelling and music to enhance the beautiful natural surroundings. These unique experiences will be taking place at Lawrence Weston Moor on 4 June, Stockwood Open Space on 6 June and Hengrove Mounds on 25 June. Visit www.thenestcollective.co.uk/events for more details and to get your tickets.

There’s a whole calendar of activities you can take part in. From making bug hotels to simply taking a moment to listen to some soothing birdsong, it couldn’t be simpler to get involved. Sign up today and let the inspiration come straight to your inbox!

Sign up to 30 Days Wild

If you’re taking part, don’t forget to tag us on social media @avonwt and include the hashtag #30DaysWild!

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