RSPB NI are inviting you to join us this weekend from 28th April – 1st May for ‘Wild Weekender’ to sow, grow and create thriving habitats for the nature on your doorstep.
Whether it’s a garden, a balcony, or an unloved community space, any outdoor area can become a flourishing haven. RSPB have even put together a handy guide which gives some simple and fun ways to transform any outdoor area.
UK nature is precious – but it’s in crisis. That’s why WWF, the RSPB and The National Trust have come together for the Save Our Wild Isles Campaign. It’s an urgent call to all of us to unite and take action for its recovery. The more people that join in, the more we’ll be helping nature recover. I’ll be getting my friends, family, and neighbours to take part!
While the sun is shining, I’ll be creating a wild space in my garden. Plants are the foundation of a nature-rich world and have instant impact for local wildlife. I’ve already started to spot a few bees rousing from their winter hibernation. I’ll be creating a wild space by placing pots of Lavender, Hardy geraniums, and Common Foxgloves, all filled used peat-free compost. Did you know that using peat-free compost will protect our precious peatland habitats? The ‘Wild Weekender’ guide is filled with loads of information about plants to choose, how to best place them and what you need to make the most of your Wild Weekend.
I’ve also been preparing to install a new bird bath in the garden, as the weather starts to heat up this will provide a refreshing drink and a good bath for birds. Providing the perfect birdbath can be one of the best things you can do for wildlife in the garden, and one of the most rewarding, too. What birds really want from a birdwatch is a wide, safe and shallow puddle with a rock or two for perching on. That way, they won’t get out of their depth, there’s plenty of space to flap about, and every chance to do it in the company of others, which is always safer.
Taking part in our Wild Weekender couldn’t be easier. Just sign up using the below link, and you’ll get all the tips and tricks needed on how to make your space wilder – including a free downloadable guide. Don’t forget to share photos of your wild space across the weekend using the hashtag #MyWildSpace
www.saveourwildisles.org.uk/at-home/my-wild-space