Help Nature and Wildlife in Wealden

• Plant pollinator-friendly flowers like lavender and salvias.

• Add pots to paved or gravel areas, using perennials or spring bulbs that attract insects. Check the label to see if they are pollinator friendly.

• Help hedgehogs move freely by leaving a small gap in your fence for them to move freely between gardens. Check with your neighbours first!

• Provide water with a birdbath or shallow container with stones to allow animals to climb out. Even better, create a pond if you can: How to build a pond | The Wildlife Trusts
  

• Avoid pesticides and weedkillers – they harm insects and the animals that eat them. Here is some advice on dealing with unwanted insects and plants without using dangerous chemicals: Chemical-free organic gardening | The Wildlife Trusts

• Offer shelter for birds with bird boxes and bushy shrubs.

• Create a wildlife-friendly lawn by planting clover or a wildflower patch. How to Plant and Grow a Clover Lawn, Plus Expert Care Tips How to grow a wild patch or mini meadow | The Wildlife Trusts

• Make a log pile for insects to live in.

• Log the species you spot on iNaturalist, an app where you can identify species and share your findings for biodiversity mapping- iNaturalist

Volunteer for Wildlife

• Sussex Wildlife Trust

• RSPB

Think About Your Food

Small changes in your shopping can also make a big difference:

• If you have space, compost your food waste to create healthy soil that supports plants, insects, and animals. Build your own compost box

Thank you for helping Wealden’s wildlife thrive! Every action, big or small, makes a difference for our environment and our community.