30 Days Wild – Join the UK’s most creative nature challenge as it celebrates its tenth year this June

30 Days Wild – Join the UK’s most creative nature challenge as it celebrates its tenth year this June

Can you do one wild thing every day for a month?

This year marks a milestone for The Wildlife Trusts’ flagship annual 30 Days Wild as it celebrates its 10th anniversary next month. The nature challenge has grown from 12,000 participants in its first year to over half a million last year alone. 30 Days Wild has helped people to get outside, enjoy and connect with nature as part of their every-day lives.

This June promises to be a bumper 30 Days Wild – people of all ages and abilities are urged to participate and Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is offering free herb seeds and an inspirational guide to everyone who signs-up to do a small, wild thing every day during June.

Embrace the outdoors with The Wildlife Trusts' 30 Days Wild challenge! Imagine a month dedicated to exploring the wonders of nature, from the majestic red kites soaring above to the humble bees buzzing in our gardens. Let's make every day an adventure, be it birdwatching or planting wildflowers to support our native wildlife. This June, step outside, breathe in the fresh air, and go WILD!
Iolo Williams
wildlife presenter and ambassador of The Wildlife Trusts

Supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, 30 Days Wild encourages individuals, families, schools, and businesses to connect with nature on a daily basis during what many argue is the best month for wildlife spotting. It could be going on a snail safari, eating your breakfast outdoors or closing your eyes to listen for bird song, to more adventurous endeavours such as outdoor yoga or forest bathing. This year's participants will receive a special 10th anniversary pack, designed to make their 30 days even more fun.

Research has consistently highlighted the positive impact of nature on well-being. A study found a significant increase in people's health, happiness, and connection to nature through participating in 30 Days Wild. People reported feeling more relaxed, reduced stress levels, and a greater motivation to protect wildlife which lasted long after the campaign ended.

Simple, fun acts of wildlife ideas:

  • Discover a new nature reserve
  • Join a Wiltshire Wildlife Trust event
  • Exercise outdoors
  • Follow a bee
  • Build a bug hotel
  • Build a bird box
  • Plant some wildflower seeds
  • Sketch something from nature
  • Go on a bug hunt
  • Listen to some birdsong
  • Get up early and watch the sunrise
  • Stay up late and stargaze
  • Go on a nature hike
  • Join a local volunteer group
  • Identify a wildflower
  • Do some wildlife photography
  • Go pond dipping
  • Go on a mini litter pick
  • Hug a tree
  • Splash in a puddle
  • Lie on the grass and spot shapes in the clouds
  • Do a birdwatch & count how many different birds you see
  • Read a wildlife-inspired story, blog or poem
  • Have a picnic!
  • Become a member of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
We hope you will take part in our biggest nature challenge in its 10th anniversary year – a great excuse to get out and enjoy all that the great outdoors has to offer! Whether going pond dipping, taking a stroll through your local green space, discovering one of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s many nature reserves, trying out some wildlife photography, or even signing up to a volunteering activity, whatever you choose to do, there are limitless opportunities to connect with nature, whatever your age. Please get involved and tell all your family and friends to join in, too!
Kirstine Bowen
Marketing and Communications Manager for Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

Sign up to receive your free 30 Days Wild pack and embark on a journey that promises not just a month, but a lifetime, of wildness! Visit wildlifetrusts.org/30DaysWild.