Wilder Communities | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales

Wilder Communities. Community members planting flowers outside flats

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What is Team Wilder? (https://www.welshwildlife.org/our-strategy/1-4-team-wilder)

Wilder Youth (https://www.welshwildlife.org/get-involved/take-action-nature/wilder-youth)

Resources (https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/community-hub/guides)

Want to make your community wilder?

Want to start a community project to turn a local space where you live into a wilder place for nature? Already part of a group and want to learn more? Looking for inspiration or help to grow your ideas? You're in the right place!

Take a look at our resources which include 'how to' guides and advice for community groups and projects looking to help nature. There's so much you can do to help help wildlife thrive on your doorstep. From wild verges to mini ponds to food growing, everyone can play their part. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with a member of our team.

Start taking action today

These guides are a good starting point for anyone looking to set up a community group or to gain further insights into running one.

Community hub guides

Volunteers catching up over a tea

Setting up a group

Setting up a group

This guide explains how to set up a basic community group or unincorporated association. It covers meetings, constitutions, money and rules.

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Reclaiming a space

Taking over a green space

Have you got your eye on a patch of land in your area?

Great tit on a yellow cone

Health and Safety

Health and Safety questions

Health and safety information for community groups.

Paper and pen with a cup of tea

How to find funding?

Need funding but don't know where to start, read this guide.

Steps through nature reserve

Insuring your group

It can be a legal requirement to have insurance, so make sure to do your research.

Two women looking at a patch of bluebells

How to apply for funding

Hints and tips for applying for funding applications!

Be inspired today

Community member litter picking Swansea beach

Stories

Community litter picks

Read Ciera's story here

Student carrying gardening equipment on steps

Stories

Gardening in college

Read Paul and David's story here

Looking for practical tips?

Already found a space and want to get started? Learn how to make your green space a wildlife haven.

Find out more here

Build a pond

How to build a pond

A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.

butterfly

How to attract butterflies to your garden

Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your…

new build

How to start a wildlife garden from scratch

Use the blank canvas of your garden to make a home for wildlife.

Mel from Secret Garden Cafe with fundraising cheque

Fundraise for a wilder future

Do you and your community want to work together to raise money for local wildlife?

More information here