ENGLISH NATURE - Springwatch

Introduction

English Nature is the Government agency that champions the conservation of wildlife and geology throughout England. We are working closely with the BBC on the Springwatch with Bill Oddie series to raise awareness and understanding of the key issues that affect wildlife near you.

There are more than 15 million gardens in the UK which provide important homes for wildlife. You and your family can transform your home garden or local community garden into a wildlife haven by simply providing food, shelter and water for wildlife.

To find out more about how you and your family can make a real difference and help wildlife thrive, take a look at our range of wildlife-friendly gardening leaflets listed below or visit the Nature in your garden section of this website.

Wildlife-friendly gardening: a general guide
Minibeasts in the garden
Wildflower meadows: how to create one in your garden
Composting and peat-free gardening
Amphibians in your garden - your questions answered
Reptiles in your garden - your questions answered
Focus on bats: discovering their lifestyle and habits
Mammals in your garden
Enjoying moths and butterflies in your garden
Dragonflies and damselflies in your garden
Garden ponds and boggy areas - havens for wildlife
The leaflets listed above are free and available from English Nature on 0870 1214 177 or from [email protected].
Help save the bumblebee...get more buzz from your garden
This leaflet is free and available from English Nature on 01733 455100 or from [email protected].

National Nature Reserves (NNRs) are key places for nature conservation - the majority of NNRs have some form of access but to make it easier for visitors we have "spotlighted" 35 reserves that offer the best opportunities to experience wildlife and the countryside.

To help visitors understand and enjoy them better we are organising a range of activities on NNRs over the coming months. Click here to find out what guided walks and events are happening near you.

Alternatively, transport yourself to the sunny, flower-filled slopes of one of England's finest National Nature Reserves, take in the sights, smells, sounds and feel of Lathkill Dale NNR with our virtual tour.

English Nature has over 1,000 volunteers across the country, offering help on National Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest, providing expert advice on protected species to members of the public and helping with projects or administration in Area Teams. Find out more about volunteering for English Nature.

For more information about the Springwatch with Bill Oddie series visit the BBC UK wildlife website