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...

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...

Looking for a good read about nature? From a celebration of the glorious diversity of beetles, to returning beavers to Scotland's waters, these books inspire and inform – while encouraging us to deepen our appreciation for the natural world: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/nat...

February flutters in with more butterflies and moths to spot this month 🦋 As the days get longer and the flowers return, here are some of the species to look out for over the next few weeks in your gardens and local green spaces.

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!

Hedgehogs are in trouble. They can travel up to 2 miles a night in search of food and a mate - but barriers around gardens make this hard, contributing to population declines. Linking gardens to create a network of hedgehog-friendly spaces can help. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hom...

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...

Snowdrops – aka ‘little sister of the snows’ – are beginning to emerge. These nectar-rich flowers can be a real lifeline for bumblebees and other pollinators waking up from hibernation during warm spells of winter weather. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/sno...

5 ways to get micro-rewilding in your garden or local area: 🌱Let the grass grow ☠️Ditch the poison 🐞Embrace some mess 🌳Plant trees 🕷️Look after the soil More ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/rew...

Wild places are the *real* gold in life.

Looking for a good read about nature? From a celebration of the glorious diversity of beetles, to returning beavers to Scotland's waters, these books inspire and inform – while encouraging us to deepen our appreciation for the natural world: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/nat...

Taking part in #BigGardenBirdwatch today or over the weekend? Head over to our dedicated BGBW feed for all the birdy chat, sightings and joy! PS Yes, of course we want to see your tea-and-biscuit set-ups ☕🍪👇 bsky.app/profile/did:...

Volunteers are needed to help plant London’s newest microforest! Microforests are perfect for urban spaces, as even small areas can have significant effects – from cooling urban environments to boosting biodiversity. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/news/letting...

Snowdrops – aka ‘little sister of the snows’ – are beginning to emerge. These nectar-rich flowers can be a real lifeline for bumblebees and other pollinators waking up from hibernation during warm spells of winter weather. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/sno...

Almost two billion items of plastic packaging are thrown away in the UK each week. Shampoo, body wash and liquid hand wash add to this plastic pile-up - so switching from bottles to bars is better for the environment. Eight plastic-free soap bars to try: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/Natu...

Want to help nature thrive in 2026? Here are our top 5 tips: 🐝 let dandelions grow 🐞 avoid pesticides and weedkiller 🌻 grow nectar-rich flowers 🐸 provide water 🪲 make a log pile More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...

Fruit trees benefit all sorts of wildlife, including bees, bats and birds. But around two thirds of UK orchards have been lost since 1960. Planting an apple tree in your garden or community can really help to boost biodiversity. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cho...

Peat isn't "just dirt" It's an important natural resource in the fight against climate change, and the main component of the breathtaking peatlands that cover ~12% of the UK. Enough is enough - sign today https://actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales/ #Gardening #PeatFree #Allotment

This #HeritageTreasures Day, we're celebrating the incredible High Brown Fritillary 🎉 These large, elegant butterflies are found on bracken-dominated slopes where their caterpillar food plant, Common Dog-violet, grows.

Hedgehogs are in trouble. They can travel up to 2 miles a night in search of food and a mate - but barriers around gardens make this hard, contributing to population declines. Linking gardens to create a network of hedgehog-friendly spaces can help. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hom...

5 ways to get micro-rewilding in your garden or local area: 🌱Let the grass grow ☠️Ditch the poison 🐞Embrace some mess 🌳Plant trees 🕷️Look after the soil More ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/rew...

Plant a wildlife hedge instead of building a fence! It could help hedgehogs, bumblebees, blue tits, small mammals, insects, robins, frogs, fieldfares, bats, toads, butterflies, moths, blackbirds, solitary bees, wrens, hoverflies...

Almost two billion items of plastic packaging are thrown away in the UK each week. Shampoo, body wash and liquid hand wash add to this plastic pile-up - so switching from bottles to bars is better for the environment. Eight plastic-free soap bars to try: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/Natu...

Looking for a new challenge in 2026? Become a citizen scientist and collect vital information to help nature while having fun at the same time! 🔍 Here are some dates for your diary 👉 buff.ly/xMiL2dY 📷: Chelsea Mae Photography

Fruit trees benefit all sorts of wildlife, including bees, bats and birds. But around two thirds of UK orchards have been lost since 1960. Planting an apple tree in your garden or community can really help to boost biodiversity. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cho...

We run (& fund) LGSpace in our spare time, & want to reach as many people as we can in 2026 with positive solutions to the nature & climate crises. We need to raise £100 to update the website – if you like our content, can you help with a small donation? buymeacoffee.com/lgspace

Plastic grass is one of the worst things you can put in your garden. Instead, let patches of grass grow long, and give wildflowers a chance – boosting biodiversity, benefitting pollinators, and filling your patch with colour and life. More: bit.ly/3liIFWv

A pinewood specialist of the #CaledonianForest: the crested tit🌲🐦 With its striking black-and-white crest and soft, purring call, the crested tit is a characteristic bird of Scotland’s native #pinewoods. Watch to discover more about this distinctive forest bird. 📷 3. ScotlandTBP. 6. Pete Cairns

Want to help nature thrive in 2026? Here are our top 5 tips: 🐝 let dandelions grow 🐞 avoid pesticides and weedkiller 🌻 grow nectar-rich flowers 🐸 provide water 🪲 make a log pile More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...

Plant a wildlife hedge instead of building a fence! It could help hedgehogs, bumblebees, blue tits, small mammals, insects, robins, frogs, fieldfares, bats, toads, butterflies, moths, blackbirds, solitary bees, wrens, hoverflies...

When it’s very cold, natural water sources can freeze over. So break ice on garden ponds, or put out some fresh water for birds (and other wildlife) to drink and bathe in. More ways to help birds: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/fee...

We run (& fund) LGSpace in our spare time, & want to reach as many people as we can in 2026 with positive solutions to the nature & climate crises. We need to raise £100 to update the website – if you like our content, can you help with a small donation? buymeacoffee.com/lgspace

Plastic grass is one of the worst things you can put in your garden. Instead, let patches of grass grow long, and give wildflowers a chance – boosting biodiversity, benefitting pollinators, and filling your patch with colour and life. More: bit.ly/3liIFWv

Fantastic news for red squirrels! Their range in the Highlands has increased by more than 25% – offering hope for the long-term survival of this much-loved, threatened species. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/news/red-squ...

If you want to reduce plastic use in 2026, make this simple swap. Yellow kitchen sponges like these don’t break down in landfill, and they release microplastics that end up in the sea, harming marine animals. Eco-friendly alternatives are available – see: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/seep...

An Irish rainforest sky at dusk Nature's artistry.

Our multi-day residential stays combine expert-led insights into #rewilding with meaningful, nature-rich experiences - from immersive weekends rooted in #nature and Gaelic culture, to adventurous learning and time outdoors with leading experts. Discover what’s on offer for 2026 👉 bit.ly/4aYwjKN

Habitats for frogs, toads & newts are in decline: 50% of ponds were lost during the 20th century, and of those that remain, 80% are in a poor state. So garden ponds are crucial for helping amphibians survive - & they help all sorts of other wildlife too! More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cre...

A bird can lose up to 10 per cent of its body weight during just one cold night. Offering a variety of foods is one way to help garden birds survive during the winter. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Hel...

When it’s very cold, natural water sources can freeze over. So break ice on garden ponds, or put out some fresh water for birds (and other wildlife) to drink and bathe in. More ways to help birds: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/fee...

Leaving stems and seed heads in gardens and green spaces can help insects survive in cold weather by giving them a safe place to shelter. Birds eat the seeds too! So wait until spring before cutting dead plants down 🐞 More ways to help winter wildlife: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/win...

If you want to reduce plastic use in 2026, make this simple swap. Yellow kitchen sponges like these don’t break down in landfill, and they release microplastics that end up in the sea, harming marine animals. Eco-friendly alternatives are available – see: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/seep...

Decorating with holly is an age-old tradition, once believed to deter evil spirits and protect the home. Holly is also fantastic for birds – providing shelter, and berries for them to eat – so it's a great plant to grow in a wildlife-friendly garden. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Hol...

Plastic tape (eg Sellotape) isn't recyclable – and if you put tape-covered wrapping paper in the recycling bin, it can contaminate the paper recycling. Using recyclable paper tape is one solution. littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/casc...