Intrepid volunteers have collected more than 11 million rare seeds from remote locations - enabling almost 8 million trees to be grown for woodland restoration projects across Scotland. More: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/tre...

This rewilding project along the River Test in Hampshire is helping wildlife and people to thrive – creating spaces where nature and recreation can go hand in hand. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/a-p...

It’s estimated less than 10% of plastic waste is recycled. It takes up to 500 years for plastic to break down in landfill, & plastic pollution harms marine wildlife. Reducing single-use plastics, eg buying zero-waste & refillable products, can help. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/ref...

Herbs are easy to grow and wonderful in the kitchen. Many thrive in small spaces, and tolerate warm, dry weather. And they provide food and shelter for all sorts of insects. Here are some to try: 🌱 rosemary 🌱 oregano 🌱 chives 🌱 chamomile More: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/her...

Get dizzy! 360 degree walk around our #BumblebirdPatch @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social @lgspace.bsky.social

This rewilding project along the River Test in Hampshire is helping wildlife and people to thrive – creating spaces where nature and recreation can go hand in hand. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/a-p...

Red #squirrels on camera 🐿️ At one of our former release sites just outside Golspie, there have been sightings of reds: “It’s been wonderful to see their numbers increase over the past few years, and it still feels a little unreal that they’ve become part of our everyday lives.” - Georgia, resident

The world’s mangrove forests are staging an unexpected comeback. Mangroves store up to five times more CO2 than land-based forests, and they protect and support marine wildlife - so this is great news for nature and the environment! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It’s estimated less than 10% of plastic waste is recycled. It takes up to 500 years for plastic to break down in landfill, & plastic pollution harms marine wildlife. Reducing single-use plastics, eg buying zero-waste & refillable products, can help. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/ref...

The UK’s biggest nature challenge is underway, and it's not too late to join in! Do one wild thing a day in June - listen to birdsong, take a wild walk, or plant for pollinators. Great for nature and your wellbeing 💚 Get your free pack: https://wildlifetrusts.pulse.ly/bremfj8uf3 #30DaysWild

Herbs are easy to grow and wonderful in the kitchen. Many thrive in small spaces, and tolerate warm, dry weather. And they provide food and shelter for all sorts of insects. Here are some to try: 🌱 rosemary 🌱 oregano 🌱 chives 🌱 chamomile More: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/her...

WELCOME TO THE FIRST DAY OF 30 DAYS WILD ☀️🌼 We’re so excited to begin a whole month of celebrating nature together 🌿 Whether you have a garden, a balcony, or visit a local park, small actions can make a big difference for wildlife 🏡✨ Join us 👉 https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild #30DaysWild

More than 4 out of 10 insect species face extinction. Others are declining badly. We can help in our gardens and community spaces by not being too tidy, planting nectar-rich flowers & trees, and not using weedkillers and pesticides. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Ins...

How to help wildlife in a heatwave: 💧top up garden ponds or provide fresh drinking water 🌸 grow nectar-rich flowers 🐝 make a bee bowl More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hel...

Our first Burnett Moth of the year, on Wildern Moor 22/5 @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @greenhampshire.bsky.social @lgspace.bsky.social

Red squirrels at our Drimnin release site on Scotland’s west coast are thriving 🐿️ The #ScottishHighlands remain the largest stronghold for red squirrels in the UK. Our #RedSquirrel Reintroduction Project is helping reds return to areas of their former range👉 treesforlife.org.uk/about-us/red...

Leave some grass to grow long, and see which wildflowers emerge! Speedwell, dead nettle, cuckooflower, forget-me-not, dandelions and more could appear - all are fantastic for supporting insects and boosting biodiversity. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/no-mo…#NoMowMayay

Every child deserves the chance to connect with nature, but nearly half of children are missing out on school trips due to the cost. A donation to our appeal will help us say yes to more requests from schools needing funded places to access outdoor education. Donate here: buff.ly/QsfV7Xi

Kitchen sponges like these release microplastics which end up in the sea, harming ocean creatures. And they can't be recycled, so they sit in landfill for hundreds of years. Eco-friendly, compostable sponges are available - for a 25% discount, see: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/seep...

How to help wildlife in a heatwave: 💧top up garden ponds or provide fresh drinking water 🌸 grow nectar-rich flowers 🐝 make a bee bowl More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hel...

A new programme designed to make snorkelling more accessible to people with disabilities will be launched at a special event in Moray next month. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/news/snorkel...

If you're worried about potential food shortages, or about the rising cost of fresh produce, now might be a good time to start growing some of your own vegetables. We suggest 4 easy crops to grow at home (including veg that can be grown in small spaces): littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/eas...

Do you know your chaffinch from your chiffchaff? The dawn chorus is at its best during May, and listening to birdsong is good for wellbeing - so set your alarm and enjoy the sound of spring! A quick guide, with sound: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/daw...

More than 4 out of 10 insect species face extinction. Others are declining badly. We can help in our gardens and community spaces by not being too tidy, planting nectar-rich flowers & trees, and not using weedkillers and pesticides. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Ins...

Very cheering to find a link to my blog via @lgspace.bsky.social – helped to break the doom loop! It's still disappointingly cold and wet in our woodland but perhaps the bluebells will last longer. Lots of visitors helping to raise funds for @supportchas.bsky.social #scotlandsgardens

How to help birds in summer: 🌸 Grow nectar-rich flowers to attract insects 💧 Provide fresh water 🌻 Grow sunflowers and dandelions for seed More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/new...

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...

Leave some grass to grow long, and see which wildflowers emerge! Speedwell, dead nettle, cuckooflower, forget-me-not, dandelions and more could appear - all are fantastic for supporting insects and boosting biodiversity. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/no-mo…#NoMowMayay

Kitchen sponges like these release microplastics which end up in the sea, harming ocean creatures. And they can't be recycled, so they sit in landfill for hundreds of years. Eco-friendly, compostable sponges are available - for a 25% discount, see: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/seep...

A new programme designed to make snorkelling more accessible to people with disabilities will be launched at a special event in Moray next month. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/news/snorkel...

If you're worried about potential food shortages, or about the rising cost of fresh produce, now might be a good time to start growing some of your own vegetables. We suggest 4 easy crops to grow at home (including veg that can be grown in small spaces): littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/eas...

Do you know your chaffinch from your chiffchaff? The dawn chorus is at its best during May, and listening to birdsong is good for wellbeing - so set your alarm and enjoy the sound of spring! A quick guide, with sound: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/daw...

Over-mowing by many councils has started already. Dandelions, daisies, cuckooflower, clover - lifelines for pollinators - mown down to lifeless, 'tidy' grass deserts. Is your council taking positive action to restore at least 30% of nature, or is it lagging behind?

Growing your own food can reduce your impact on the environment – and many crops have nectar-rich flowers that also feed bumblebees, butterflies and other pollinators. Try: 🐝 Broad beans 🐝 Blueberries 🐝 Herbs 🐝 Apples More: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/gro...

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...

How to help birds in summer: 🌸 Grow nectar-rich flowers to attract insects 💧 Provide fresh water 🌻 Grow sunflowers and dandelions for seed More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/new...

We've just published a short, easy-to-follow guide to growing 14 different vegetables. Ideal for anyone new to vegetable growing, school gardening groups, etc. Printable PDF available for a small donation (which helps keep Little Green Space going!) buymeacoffee.com/LGSpace/e/52...

How many people out there are giving wildflowers a chance by leaving areas of their gardens uncut this year? Please repost if you are offering a lifeline to pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths, hoverflies and bats by mowing less!

Over-mowing by many councils has started already. Dandelions, daisies, cuckooflower, clover - lifelines for pollinators - mown down to lifeless, 'tidy' grass deserts. Is your council taking positive action to restore at least 30% of nature, or is it lagging behind?

A globally rare landscape of blanket bog near Loch Ness is being restored as part of Britain's largest rewilding initiative. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/news/peatlan...

The stark contrast between plastic grass and real grass. One is devoid of life and shedding microplastics. The other is colourfully boosting biodiversity. More: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/gra...

Today is #EarthDay 🌎 This is our planet and we have the power to protect it, for and us and for them. 🤝 Almost two thirds of species in the UK have declined in the past 50 years. There's nothing natural or inevitable about this. Help the wildlife on your doorstep by supporting PTES www.ptes.org

Growing your own food can reduce your impact on the environment – and many crops have nectar-rich flowers that also feed bumblebees, butterflies and other pollinators. Try: 🐝 Broad beans 🐝 Blueberries 🐝 Herbs 🐝 Apples More: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/gro...

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...

Important new advice from the RSPB: Seasonal feeding and good hygiene are essential to keep garden birds safe and well. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/new...

How many people out there are giving wildflowers a chance by leaving areas of their gardens uncut this year? Please repost if you are offering a lifeline to pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths, hoverflies and bats by mowing less!

A globally rare landscape of blanket bog near Loch Ness is being restored as part of Britain's largest rewilding initiative. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/news/peatlan...

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...

Important new advice from the RSPB: Seasonal feeding and good hygiene are essential to keep garden birds safe and well. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/new...

Beetles like ladybirds pollinate crops, keep harmful insects like aphids under control, and improve the quality of the soil. How to help them: 🐞 avoid pesticides 🐞 create a 'dead' hedge 🐞 don't be too tidy! More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/bee...