Grow your group with Team Wilder
Find out how your community group can create a wilder world on your doorstep, with more nature everywhere in urban and rural areas. That is our bold vision for our three counties and we need you to be part of it.
Whether you're already part of a community group or thinking of setting up a new one, we've got plenty of resources to help you become part of Team Wilder.
Join our network
We want to showcase the amazing work for nature taking place in our region, and help community groups to form networks and connections. Click the pins to read about groups in your area and help spread the word!
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Looking for activities for your community group? We've got lots of ideas!
How to build a bug mansion
Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.
How to build a hedgehog home
By providing safe places for hedgehogs to live, you’re much more likely to see these prickly creatures in your garden.
Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put…
Recycle and reuse
Recycle, upcycle - and make do and mend! Production of household waste needs to decrease by 33% by 2037 to reach emissions targets. So…
Change your energy use
Energy used in buildings accounts for around 17% of total emissions. Reducing your household energy use by making efficiency savings,…
Change how you travel
Reduce your travel emissions
See what others have been doing as part of Team Wilder
Wildlife gardening in February
Community Wildlife Officer, Barbara Polonara shares some ideas about what to do in your garden for wildlife this month
Marsh Gibbon, a community working together for nature and people
Lily O’Neill (Community Networking Officer at BBOWT) discovers how the local community in Marsh Gibbon is taking action for nature
Wildlife gardening in January
Community Wildlife Officer, Barbara Polonara shares some ideas about what to do in your garden for wildlife this month
How to create a community garden from scratch
BBOWT community officer Barbara Polonara on how she helped establish a green haven for people and wildlife in the heart of Slough.
Team Wilder story: Churches count on nature
Churchyards can be havens for wildlife and people. Find out how you could make your local churchyard wilder this summer.
Team Wilder story: Improving The Howe for wildlife and people
Maggie Fyffe, the Chair of The Howe Trust, is hoping to drum up interest and support to help achieve her inspiring plans for wildlife…
Team Wilder story: Bringing Reading Old Cemetery back to life
The Friends of Reading Old Cemetery are restoring this vital place for people and wildlife in a busy urban area
How nature can help improve everyone's wellbeing
Kaya Saman explains how the tranquility of a nature reserve helps with some of the issues of living with Autism.
Team Wilder story: Learning how to do a basic site survey
Lily O'Neill and the community team revisit Shabbington Nature Network to help them carry out a basic site survey and find out…
Want to know more?
If you would like more information about setting up a community group, or how your community group can get involved with Team Wilder, get in touch with our friendly community team.