Wildlife Gardening Awards

Did you know there are an estimated 124,500 gardens across Somerset? Along with an enormous number of allotments, green spaces, and smaller outdoor areas, all of which can act as vital spaces for nature in their own right.

Gardens and growing spaces whether big or small are eligible for a Wilder Gardening Award. All you need to do is complete a simple self-assessment quiz online and then your plaque will be sent to you in the post to display with pride in your garden, encouraging neighbours to follow!

To gain a plaque, you need to demonstrate you are making an effort to welcome wildlife in different ways by including features such as providing food for wildlife throughout the year, managing your garden in a way which minimises harmful environmental impacts, providing safe places for wildlife to live, hide and hibernate, preserving water resources and provide water for wildlife to drink and as a habitat.

The Wilder Communities Award aims to encourage and award individual and collective action for wildlife, to which we hope all communities in Somerset will aspire. Is your community working together for wildlife? Or could you energise your community and help contribute your jigsaw piece to the Nature Recovery Network? 

We know that there are already lots of communities out there doing their bit for Nature - it would be wonderful to see their work recognised and be able to award many more Wilder Community Awards! 

Recognising that gardens, parks, allotments and churchyards are all part of the Nature Recovery Network, this award will go to communities who are together extensively taking action for nature in their gardens and community spaces. 

Need a helping hand? We can provide you with template flyers and support to encourage more members of your community to get involved.