Small actions, big impact for Nature

Help Wildlife at Home

Create habitats – Add a bird box or let part of your lawn grow wild to support insects and pollinators. 

Explore seasonal activities – NatureScot’s Make Space for Nature campaign provides easy-to-follow tips for each season. 

Build shelters for wildlife – RSPB’s Nature on Your Doorstep has guides on making leaf mould cages for hedgehogs and toads. 

Garden for biodiversity – The Wildlife Trusts offer creative ideas, like container gardens for small spaces. 

Tackle Invasive Species

Did you know rhododendron ponticum is an invasive species? It spreads quickly, blocking out native plants. Help by removing it from your garden and planting native alternatives like holly, crab apple, wild cherry, hazel, hawthorn, or juniper. 

Get Involved Outdoors

Help track wildlife – Join surveys like the Big Butterfly Count, Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, or the Big Garden Birdwatch to record what you see. 

Volunteer for nature – Many conservation groups welcome help with habitat restoration and wildlife monitoring. 

Make Sustainable Choices

Use peat-free compost to protect carbon-storing peatlands. 

Choose ethical banking that supports peatland restoration and conservation projects. 

Get Involved: Become a Community Activist for Nature 

By taking action in your community, you can help ensure nature restoration is a priority in local decisions and projects. 

Advocate for Nature 

Make your voice heard by: 

•  Engaging in local consultations to ensure nature is considered in development plans. 
•  Working with community councils to raise awareness of the importance of restoring nature. 
• Collaborating with local landowners to deliver nature-friendly projects. 

Create Community-Led Projects 

Join forces with neighbours, schools, and local groups to: 

• Plant trees & grow wildflowers to support pollinators and wildlife. 
• Build bug hotels, ponds & bird/bat boxes in parks, school grounds, or shared spaces. 
• Take on larger projects to transform local land into thriving nature habitats. 

See it in action! Read about the River Goil Green Revetment Project, where Lochgoil Community Trust partnered with Argyll Fisheries Trust and the National Park Authority to protect one of Scotland’s most iconic fish species. 

Think Big, Take Action

Feeling inspired? Get involved by: 

• Fundraising for local conservation efforts 
• Leading or supporting community nature projects 
• Exploring opportunities to manage land for both nature and your community