The UK’s biggest nature challenge, 30 Days Wild, is on course for a record-breaking year following an unprecedented number of people signing-up to take part so far.
Last year, more than 760,000 took part in the challenge, which encourages people to do something wild every day throughout June. 30 Days Wild is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Popular activities include wildlife-watching, breakfasting outdoors each day, and listening to birdsong. 30 Days Wild fans interpret the challenge in different ways – from planting for pollinators to taking on sporting challenges to raise money for The Wildlife Trusts. Treasured moments from the challenge include:
- The participant who posted packets of wildflower seeds to their neighbours
- The person who woke up 5am every day to catch the sunrise and dawn chorus
- The enthusiast who crocheted a blanket with 30 wildlife species – one square a day*
Actor and presenter Cel Spellman is backing 30 Days Wild this June, citing the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature.
Madison Bowden-Parry from the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales says:
“30 days wild is an epic and interactive month dedicated to exploring doorstep nature and connecting with the natural world, by undertaking 30 random acts of wildness throughout the whole month of June. It’s a fantastic way to get outside, wherever you are and explore your local environment, do something wildly different and get stuck in to nature based activities. Ultimately, 30 days wild is an opportunity for all of us to share our passions for the natural world, learn about it, challenge ourselves to be more wild and have fun whilst doing so!"
Cel Spellman, ambassador for The Wildlife Trusts, says:
“30 Days Wild is a brilliant way to explore and develop our relationship with nature and to enjoy new experiences outdoors. Not just that, the benefits that time in nature has for our physical and mental health are quite amazing. I can’t wait to get involved this year, and I hope that people of all ages and backgrounds do the same. It's good for the soul and good for nature.”
A survey of 2021 participants revealed that taking part in 30 Days Wild improved people’s relationship with nature and inspired them to take action.
- 88% said they were very likely to make their garden more wildlife-friendly after participating in 30 Days Wild
- 74% said they had either already taken action to reduce their carbon footprint, or were very likely to after taking part in 30 Days Wild
30 Days Wild is for people of all ages and from all backgrounds, with families, schoolchildren, and care home residents all taking part.
A five-year review of 30 Days Wild participants, run in conjunction with the University of Derby, found that people reported they felt happier and healthier from taking part, with positive effects lasting for at least two months afterwards.
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