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Get out and get active

There are lots of things that you can do to help biodiversity and lots you can gain by getting out and enjoying it.  You can record what wildlife you see, help create wildlife habitats and encourage other people to help out too.

Glasgow from the South. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Nature on your doorstep

Experience nature on your doorstep. Why not get out and explore nature close to you? Here are some ideas to get you started...

Jo Davis a volunteer surveying a nature site at Knowetap Road for the Biodiversity in Glasgow project, Strathclyde and Ayrshire Area. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Help with a wildlife survey

Taking part is fun. Become a citizen scientist and help collect information on biodiversity.

Leading Edge event (Educating for Climate Change) Sharing Good practice event at Battleby March 2009. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Get others involved in Biodiversity

Find out more about how to get your employer, your local school or your local council to do a bit more.

 Woman tending the plants in Blackford allotments, Edinburgh.  ©George Logan/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Buy seasonal

Practical advice on how to buy seasonal and grow your own!

 Woman potting up a plant at an allotment in Glasgow, Strathclyde and Ayrshire Area. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Garden for life

What you do in your garden can help protect and improve biodiversity for future generations.

Seabird centre warden with a visitor on the Bass Rock, Forth and Borders Area. ©Lorne Gill/SNH For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Tell someone about Biodiversity

Telling others about what you've done to support biodiversity will encourage others to get involved.


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Enjoying the outdoors

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Biodiversity Activities Pack

Biodiversity Activities Pack

Outdoor activities pack to help young people understand and engage with biodiversity.