Wildlife Through The Seasons

Description

I’m often asked how people can help wildlife in their gardens, but the advice does actually change depending on the time of year, weather and resources you have available to you. In this course we’ll look at the different seasons and what it might mean for the wildlife near you. The idea is to give you the information you need so that you can decide what is best to do based on the signs you see and what you have available.

• 📚 4 Modules
• 💻 Self-Paced Online
• 📝 Downloadable Extras

Lessons

🌸 Lesson 1: Spring

• Nesting habits of birds, hedgehogs, and insects.
• Avoiding disturbance while gardening or trimming hedges.
• Providing safe nesting materials and quiet spaces.
• Creating early food sources (wildflowers, insect areas, seed mixes).
• 📝 Download: ‘Spring Action Checklist’

☀️ Lesson 2: Summer

• Providing fresh, shallow water for drinking and bathing.
• Creating shaded spots and cool zones for animals and insects.
• Importance of cleaning water dishes and birdbaths regularly.
• Leaving some garden areas wild to protect from heat and predators.
• 📝 Download: ‘Summer Action Checklist’

🍁 Lesson 3: Autumn

• Natural food sources: berries, nuts, and fallen fruit.
• Building leaf piles, log stacks, and compost heaps for shelter.
• Helping hedgehogs and amphibians find safe overwintering areas.
• Avoiding over-tidying – why a bit of mess is best for wildlife.
• 📝 Download: ‘Autumn Action Checklist’

❄️ Lesson 4: Winter

• How to safely supplement food when natural sources are scarce.
• Maintaining clean, unfrozen water supplies.
• Choosing the right foods for birds and mammals.
• Keeping feeding areas safe from predators and disease.
• 📝 Download: ‘Winter Action Checklist’