Dandelions are starting to appear! They’re a vital source of early nectar for bumblebees, butterflies and other insects - and birds feed on the seeds. So please let them grow! More tips to help nature: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...

Please consider letting a little patch of garden grow wild, as this allows wildflowers to grow. Some wild plants - like dead nettle, nettles and cuckoo flower - are vital food plants for moth and butterfly caterpillars. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/wil... #wildlifegarden

An innovative project to support wellbeing, by helping people living with dementia get closer to nature, has been launched at a major rewilding estate in the Highlands. More: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/news/dundreg...

It's the Spring Equinox - the first astronomical day of spring! ☀️ Longer days. Lighter evenings. Sunshine warm on your skin, birds singing, blossom in the branches.

Billions of single-use plastic deodorant containers are thrown away each year. These end up in landfill for 100s of years, & release microplastics that end up in rivers & seas, harming marine wildlife. Using a refillable deodorant helps reduce this waste. www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/fuss...

Growing your own herbs is a great way to help nature - many herbs produce nectar-rich blooms that attract butterflies, bees, hoverflies and other pollinators. Herbs grown at home avoid pesticide use - and they taste wonderful! Ideas: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/her...

How it feels trying to make the most of the sunshine before it disappears again 💨 Early spring blooms provided a much-needed energy boost for this Humming-bird Hawk-moth in Lincolnshire during the warm weather earlier this month. 📹: Paul Coombes #MothMonday #MothsMatter #TeamMoth

The UK uses around 8.7 billion rolls of loo roll every year – about 7 million trees are felled annually just for toilet paper. Bamboo loo rolls like these are a more sustainable option – & are also plastic free, helping to reduce ocean plastic waste. See: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/bumb...

Take care driving along country lanes at dusk – there may be frogs or toads crossing the road. Some amphibians travel up to a mile, on a mission to return to their ancestral ponds to breed. Or join a toad patrol to help them cross safely! More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Spr... #ToadsOnRoads

Need a last-minute Mother’s Day gift? English Heritage membership gives unlimited free days out at 400+ historic sites across England – and helps support the charity to protect sites for future generations. There’s a 15% off code in the link below too! littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/eco... #ad

The average UK family throws away about £1000 worth of food each year – and this contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Bread, milk, fruit & veg are the most commonly binned items – but waste can be easily avoided! Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/foo... #FoodWasteActionWeek

Today, the Government stepped back from the most damaging recommendations that threatened to gut the laws protecting our most precious places for nature. With wildlife already in crisis, anything else would have been reckless. But avoiding the worst is not enough. Nature needs ambitious action.

Traditional Kantha stitch scarves made with salvaged saris; sustainable socks; crochet kits with yarn created from textile waste (that would otherwise have ended up in landfill); and wellbeing body mists. Just a few items in our eco-friendly gift guide: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/eco...

Dandelions are starting to appear! They’re a vital source of early nectar for bumblebees, butterflies and other insects - and birds feed on the seeds. So please let them grow! More tips to help nature: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...

Here’s a wee spring throwback: lovely photos from one of our release sites showing a mother red squirrel with her kit. 🐿️ Looking for a meaningful gift this #MothersDay? You can support wildlife like our iconic red squirrels by sponsoring a tree for a loved one 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/support/plan...

The UK uses around 8.7 billion rolls of loo roll every year – about 7 million trees are felled annually just for toilet paper. Bamboo loo rolls like these are a more sustainable option – & are also plastic free, helping to reduce ocean plastic waste. See: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/bumb...

Take care driving along country lanes at dusk – there may be frogs or toads crossing the road. Some amphibians travel up to a mile, on a mission to return to their ancestral ponds to breed. Or join a toad patrol to help them cross safely! More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Spr... #ToadsOnRoads

Five things to avoid if you want to help nature: 🐞 Plastic grass 🐞 Peat 🐞 Pesticides 🐞 Weedkiller 🐞 Being too tidy More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/wha... #biodiversity #wildlifegarden

Our little wildlife pond is teaming with tiny tadpoles! A few have dispersed and are feeding around the edges, but mostly they're all clumped together so the surface of the pond looks alive. Just two years ago a single frog laid a small clump of spawn… and now, a few years on, there's LOADS of it

The average UK family throws away about £1000 worth of food each year – and this contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Bread, milk, fruit & veg are the most commonly binned items – but waste can be easily avoided! Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/foo... #FoodWasteActionWeek

Bumblebees and butterflies are now emerging from hibernation. Growing nectar-rich plants like these can be a real lifeline for hungry pollinators – and letting dandelions grow is one of the easiest ways to help! More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/bre...

Growing an apple tree or two could help bumblebees, butterflies, birds and bats - orchards and fruit trees are fantastic for biodiversity! Need help choosing a variety? We’ve put together some suggestions: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cho...

Our Mahonia has finished but crocuses provide for e.g. this buff-tailed bumblebee, when the rain hasn't flattened them.

Traditional Kantha stitch scarves made with salvaged saris; sustainable socks; crochet kits with yarn created from textile waste (that would otherwise have ended up in landfill); and wellbeing body mists. Just a few items in our eco-friendly gift guide: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/eco...

Five things to avoid if you want to help nature: 🐞 Plastic grass 🐞 Peat 🐞 Pesticides 🐞 Weedkiller 🐞 Being too tidy More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/wha... #biodiversity #wildlifegarden

Bumblebees and butterflies are now emerging from hibernation. Growing nectar-rich plants like these can be a real lifeline for hungry pollinators – and letting dandelions grow is one of the easiest ways to help! More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/bre...

Work with us 🌳 Join the Trees for Life team! 🌱 Management Accountant - Closing 1 March. 🌱 Visitor Experience & Operations Assistant - Closing 8 March. 🌱 Tree Seed Collection Project Assistant - Closing 25 March. Apply now 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/about-us/wor...

From plastic-free beauty to gorgeous upcycled scarves, here are a few ideas for ethical, eco-friendly gifts that help the environment, wildlife or wellbeing – and are ideal for Mother's Day and other spring celebrations. littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/eco... #sustainable #gifts

Growing native plants can really boost biodiversity. The best way to help all sorts of wildlife is to create densely planted, nectar-rich spaces, with plenty of native plants – but it's okay to include some non-native garden favourites, too! Ideas (UK): littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/nat...

Growing an apple tree or two could help bumblebees, butterflies, birds and bats - orchards and fruit trees are fantastic for biodiversity! Need help choosing a variety? We’ve put together some suggestions: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cho...

Kitchen sponges like these release microplastics that end up in the sea – harming marine environments and the animals that live there. And they can't be recycled, so remain in landfill for hundreds of years. For eco-friendly sponges see: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/seep...

In February, peacock and small tortoiseshell butterflies can often be seen on sunny days. They lay their eggs on nettles, a vital source of food for the caterpillars. In fact, a nettle patch can support 40+ species of insects – so please them grow! littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/wha...

From plastic-free beauty to gorgeous upcycled scarves, here are a few ideas for ethical, eco-friendly gifts that help the environment, wildlife or wellbeing – and are ideal for Mother's Day and other spring celebrations. littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/eco... #sustainable #gifts

Two thirds of all freshwater species are supported by ponds, but the number of ponds in the UK plummeted in the 20th century. So garden ponds are vital for biodiversity - and creating one could help frogs, toads, dragonflies, bats, hedgehogs, swifts… littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cre...

Growing native plants can really boost biodiversity. The best way to help all sorts of wildlife is to create densely planted, nectar-rich spaces, with plenty of native plants – but it's okay to include some non-native garden favourites, too! Ideas (UK): littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/nat...

URGENT: our most precious wild places need your voice. ‼️ The Prime Minister is considering weakening the laws that protect nature. Estuaries. Peatlands. National Parks. The places & species we love are in the firing line again. All on the false assumption this will speed up nuclear projects.

The Seep ones last for a really, really long time and when they start falling apart you cut them up and put them in the compost. I'll never go back.

Could you grow a bumblebee’s breakfast? When insects emerge from hibernation in February and March they’ll be looking for something to eat – so growing plants that produce nectar-rich flowers in early spring really helps. Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/bre...

In February, peacock and small tortoiseshell butterflies can often be seen on sunny days. They lay their eggs on nettles, a vital source of food for the caterpillars. In fact, a nettle patch can support 40+ species of insects – so please them grow! littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/wha...

At Dundreggan, explore ancient pinewoods, experience #rewilding in action, and discover centuries of #Gaelic culture. We’re passionate about helping people to deepen their connection with #nature. 🌳 Our Rewilding Centre is now open for the season ⬇️ Plan your visit 👉

Kitchen sponges like these release microplastics that end up in the sea – harming marine environments and the animals that live there. And they can't be recycled, so remain in landfill for hundreds of years. For eco-friendly sponges see: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/seep...

Discarded plastic is choking our oceans or sitting in landfill for 100s of years. To reduce single-use plastics in the bathroom: 💧Use soap and shampoo bars 💧Choose paper packaging 💧Choose refillable bottles More ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Pla...

JOB OPPORTUNITY | MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT 🌳 Salary: £41,479 - £43,791 per annum pro rata Hours: 28 hrs/pw, permanent Location: Findhorn / Dundreggan / Home / Hybrid Closing date: Sunday 1 March 2026 Be part of a team that turns numbers into nature. Apply now 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/about-us/wor...

Two thirds of all freshwater species are supported by ponds, but the number of ponds in the UK plummeted in the 20th century. So garden ponds are vital for biodiversity - and creating one could help frogs, toads, dragonflies, bats, hedgehogs, swifts… littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cre...

Could you grow a bumblebee’s breakfast? When insects emerge from hibernation in February and March they’ll be looking for something to eat – so growing plants that produce nectar-rich flowers in early spring really helps. Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/bre...

Instead of using chemicals, attract beneficial insects like hoverflies to keep aphids and whiteflies in check. Nectar-rich planting, wildflowers and areas of long grass will bring beneficial insects into your garden. More ideas for nature-friendly gardens: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...

Let the dandelions grow! They support over 50 insect species, and are a great early season food source for pollinators like bees, butterflies, hoverflies. No need to mow and please don't use weedkiller!

Around 90 billion pieces of plastic are thrown away in the UK every year. This plastic pollution is a global problem that needs tackling urgently – and we can all help by reducing single-use plastics. Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Bea...

Liverwort in the woods. These are some of the oldest terrestrial plants on Earth, with fossil evidence indicating they were among the first organisms to colonize land around 475 million years ago. Try wrapping your head around that. The magic of an Irish rainforest. 🌏

Instead of using chemicals, attract beneficial insects like hoverflies to keep aphids and whiteflies in check. Nectar-rich planting, wildflowers and areas of long grass will bring beneficial insects into your garden. More ideas for nature-friendly gardens: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...