Wild Week

Grab your diaries - what have you got planned between 22 and 28 October? Whatever it is, make space for nature as the Wild Week is on its way!

What's going on?

To meet the ever-growing interest in wildlife, and to coincide with the BBC’s new landmark series The Nature of Britain, the BBC and many of the UK’s largest and best-known conservation organisations are joining forces to organise hundreds of events between 22-28 October.

The BBC's Breathing Places campaign is encouraging everyone to get outdoors and get in touch with their 'wild' side. Whether it's foraging for fungi or helping to lay a hedge, there are events aimed at all ages. From family fun days to tree identification courses, the Wild Week is where it's at. To find an event near you click here.

Our main partners - BTVC and the Wildlife Trusts - are planning hundreds of events across the country and other groups are taking part too. And if you have a hands-on event planned for between 22 and 28 October then why not make it part of the Wild Week? Find out how here.

Autumn is a great time of year to get outside and enjoy nature. Our woodlands are a riot of red and gold, berries are ripening, flowers have seeded and animals are stocking their larders for winter. Wetlands and rivers are alive with thousands of migrant birds. Before the onset of winter, autumn is the ideal time to try practical conservation work. From creating a pond to laying a path, the Wild Week is the time to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in!