Do you have an idea of how to make your local space better for wildlife but have no idea where to start? A lot of the positive change we see around us is usually sparked by someone with a great idea. Getting people to help drive that change can sometimes be a daunting task. The key is to get other people on board with the initial idea and run with it!
Firstly, it's helpful to do a little research and see if there is another local group doing something similar. If there is, then get in contact and see if you could support them. Take a look at our community map, a hub for community groups to share what they’ve been doing and ask for volunteers to help.
If there’s no-one else doing what you want to do, starting a new group is all about talking to people and getting them onboard with your idea. You could setup a drop-in session in the local library, café or even your local pub; something to get people together and talking (these are sometimes known as ‘bumping spaces'). Webheath Community Wild Space is a good example of a new community group that has formed recently that started from people talking.
