This weekend....things to look forward to

Our Friday posts are usually all about getting out and about.

But as it's the last day of 2010, I thought I'd share with you our top five things to look forward to next year (and which I'm sure you'll be hearing lots more about on this blog).

1. Big Garden Birdwatch kicks off the new year in style as we ask you to count the birds in your garden for an hour over the weekend of 29-30 January. It's a great way to take an hour off to enjoy nature, and really helps us see how birds are faring across the UK.
2. The start of summer is heralded by the return of swifts and swallows to our skies. It will also mark the return of our swift survey, where we'll be asking you to tell us where you've seen swifts and their nests.
3. Our Homes for Wildlife project runs all-year round, so why wait until the New Year to sign up and get personalised gardening information? Register now and turn your garden into a haven for wildlife in 2011.
4. Our popular Make Your Nature Count will also be making a return next year. A bit like Big Garden Birdwatch, but for all the creatures that sing, chirp, snuffle and bark in your garden, not just birds.
5. This year, our Letter to the Future campaign has helped ensure that UK nature conservation hasn't been devastated by the recent spending cuts. Thanks to everyone who took part. But our efforts won't stop here. In 2011 we'll be stepping up for nature, taking our supporters back to the essence of who we are and what we do. So watch this space...

I have a feeling 2011 is going to be a great year for nature. What are you looking forward to?

Oh, and if you do want to get out and about this weekend, our reserves run plenty of New Year events - find one near you.

Happy New Year everyone!