Community Action

Norfolk Wildlife Trust tree planting - Richard Osbourne

Wilder Communities (https://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/get-involved/projects/wilder-communities)

Nextdoor Nature (https://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/get-involved/community-action/nextdoor-nature)

Community resources (https://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/get-involved/community-action/community-resources)

Funding opportunities (https://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/funding-opportunities)

Community action for nature

If you want to start a project that helps nature in your local area and involves others in your community, then we can provide guidance to help you along the way.

Why are our communities important?

Given the current climate and biodiversity crises, we recognise that communities play an integral role in conserving and regenerating our once-flourishing local green spaces.
Nationally, The Wildlife Trusts aim to have at least 30% of land and sea connected and protected for nature's recovery in Surrey and across the UK by 2030.
We know we can't achieve these goals in isolation: by bringing community groups together, we strive to create a powerful nature network.

Which project is right for me?

Wilder Communities We collaborate with new and existing community groups across Surrey to help enhance the local area for the benefit of nature. What kind of support do we provide? Training courses are available on a range of topics: we are currently offering two free spaces on a number of our adult learning courses Free online resources Wildlife Recording Kits, you can borrow useful surveying equipment (coming soon!) Invitations to Wilder Communities events Opportunity to join a network of like-minded communities Tailored advice (we may even be able to come and visit you!) Ecological surveys are provided by our Ecology Services team (for a set fee) Invitation to the Community Champion Awards Sign up to Wilder Communities
Nextdoor Nature Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Nextdoor Nature has helped communities in Guildford and Woking by providing the advice and support they need to start their own projects. Are you based in Guildford or Woking and keen to help nature? Apply here to register your interest. What kind of support do we provide? Training courses are available on a range of topics: we are currently offering two free spaces on a number of our adult learning courses Free online resources Invitations to community events Site visits, tailored advice and support in bringing the community together Small nature-based activities to increase your group's connection with nature Funded Ecology Services walk-overs, including a written letter report with tailored recommendations Invitation to the Community Champion Awards

Wilder Communities

We collaborate with new and existing community groups across Surrey to help enhance the local area for the benefit of nature.

What kind of support do we provide?

Training courses are available on a range of topics: we are currently offering two free spaces on a number of our adult learning courses
Free online resources
Wildlife Recording Kits, you can borrow useful surveying equipment (coming soon!)
Invitations to Wilder Communities events
Opportunity to join a network of like-minded communities
Tailored advice (we may even be able to come and visit you!)
Ecological surveys are provided by our Ecology Services team (for a set fee)
Invitation to the Community Champion Awards

Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Nextdoor Nature has helped communities in Guildford and Woking by providing the advice and support they need to start their own projects. Are you based in Guildford or Woking and keen to help nature? Apply here to register your interest.

What kind of support do we provide?

Training courses are available on a range of topics: we are currently offering two free spaces on a number of our adult learning courses
Free online resources
Invitations to community events
Site visits, tailored advice and support in bringing the community together
Small nature-based activities to increase your group's connection with nature
Funded Ecology Services walk-overs, including a written letter report with tailored recommendations
Invitation to the Community Champion Awards

Community projects

Click on the below tiles to find out more about our Wilder Communities and Nextdoor Nature projects. Read about some of the community groups across Surrey and find out what actions they're taking for nature.

People working in a wildlife friendly garden

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Community resources

We've put together a bank of resources to help your community project thrive, including an up-to-date list of funding opportunities, practical tips to help wildlife and a series of community webinar recordings.

View all community resources

Community resources

Community funding opportunities

We've compiled a list of some of the current local and national funding opportunities to help your group support wildlife.

Community resources

The Nextdoor Nature Hub

Created by The Wildlife Trusts, this vast library of information and advice is for communities looking to help nature where they live.

Community resources

Community talks & webinars

Watch our recorded webinars for expert tips and advice.

Community events & news

Find out more about our work with communities by reading the latest community news articles and blogs. Keep up to date with upcoming community events and find out more about our Community Champion Awards below.

Community Action