Halloween has become an ever-increasingly popular event in the UK, with a record £537 million estimated to be spent on it this year. As we approach the Halloween season, it is important to keep in mind how our choices affect who we share the planet with, and the small changes we can make to help wildlife in our community. Here are 3 top tips that you can think about this spooky season to protect wildlife whilst also enjoying this time of year.
Once a much more common sight in the UK, the numbers of red squirrels on our shores have slowly whittled down throughout the years because of their American cousins. Now only seen mainly in Scotland, there has been a conscious effort to try to boost their numbers by conserving red squirrels throughout the UK. Established by the UK Squirrel Accord, Red Squirrel Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of the plight of the reds by hosting talks and events across the country, and by exploring the ways in which you can help a species very much in need.
By now we should all know the importance of recycling, however 79% of households miss one or more items from their recycling each year. Running from 22nd September to 28th September, Recycle Week is Recycle Now's flagship event where different sectors come together to raise awareness of the importance of recycling. With nearly 2.3 billion recyclable items ending up in the rubbish each year, read on to find how you can become a recycling hero and prevent landfill in the UK.
The Wildlife Community is an online community and shop dedicated to connecting people with nature. We offer a wide range of products to help you attract and support wildlife in your garden and green spaces, including bird feeders, bird nest boxes, bird baths, bat boxes, hedgehog houses, bee hotels, frog and toad houses, plastic free gardening products and so much more.
We also have a great selection of books and guides on wildlife identification, gardening for wildlife, and conservation.
Our members enjoy exclusive discounts on all of our products, as well as access to our members-only forum. In the forum, you can connect with other wildlife enthusiasts, share tips and advice, and learn about upcoming events and projects.
We also donate a portion of our profits to support community wildlife groups and conservation charities.
