New Year Wilder You - ACTION

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New Year, Wilder You

Action

Everyday actions for nature

Start your year with small, meaningful steps to finding your place within nature – for your wellbeing, your community and the planet! 

Taking action for nature doesn’t have to be hard, expensive, or even mean going outside! Every day, the choices we make and the voices we raise can support nature - and help us and future generations live happier, healthier, more meaningful lives. 

We understand that sometimes it can feel like we're powerless, but there are so many ways we can act: 

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If you have time to spare...

Start or join a nature action group in your community

Volunteer to help manage nature reserves or your local green spaces Explore our opportunities!

Write to your MP and ask what they are doing to support nature locally, regionally, and nationally  

Talk to your parish council to help put nature on the agenda

Celebrate what others are doing – a little encouragement goes a long way!

Keep nature on the public and personal agenda – every conversation, post, share, blog, like, or green heart emoji builds solidarity and common ground  

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If you can afford to...

Make sustainable choices as a consumer - Whether it’s where you shop or what you buy, there is collective power in our spending. Just look at the rise in brands and companies promoting sustainability!

Support nature-focussed charities – Financial donations are vital to help charities conserve, restore, and defend nature.

Donating can also act as a great mood booster - research shows that giving activates pleasure centres in the brain, so it’s an act of care for yourself, your community, and the planet! 

5 reasons to give to charity

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If you have the headroom...

Find out how your pension or investments are being used

If the answer doesn’t align with your values, consider shifting to ethical options that prioritise nature (including people!), not just financial gain  

Don’t worry about actions that feel unachievable or out of reach. Focus on the things you can do – every step counts! 

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