Create a mini meadow, wild space or forest school in your garden. For Schools, Churches, All Community groups
"Congratulations for getting started with your Mini Wild Space! We are here to help you every step of the way, so follow through all the steps so we can get you started! " - Pascale Rochefeuille
Time commitment will vary depending on the project and site, but you will at least require 1 or 2 hours a week minimum to set up and maintain your space.
Find a suitable space
Make sure you have a space that can be reserved for wildlife and nature. You can chose to create a Mini Wild Space in many different ways. Have a look at the guide in the resources section to get inspired and make your choice!
Gather your team and make a plan
Depending on the project, you may require some help from a family member, a friend, a colleague, neighbor or members of your community. This makes the experience much more fun and also helps maintain accountability.
Ensure that you have at least 2 or 3 people that join your team, as they may as well want to add some ideas which can be valuable for your future project!
Research the best plants or bulbs to plant and make a plan!
At this stage, we will guide you to choose the right plants, wooden and garden features for your wild space, that can be indoors or outdoors! This is the time where you can ask for feedback and make sure that you write everything down before making any final decision or purchases. Depending on where you are located the choice of plants may vary, so it is important not to skip this step!
Consider the long term maintenance and life cycle of the wildlife you would like to attract in your Mini Wild Space.
Time to implement your idea!
When everything is confirmed and everyone in your team is happy to go ahead, this is a good time to gather forces and make sure you get help from your volunteers to complete your project in time.
We are here for you every step of the way, should you have any problems or would like any advice!
Survey your wild space & keep track of the changes
There are multiple ways to monitor a wild space. In England, there are a few recording systems for wildlife sightings which can a useful tool - if you are a keen nature lover and want to help with monitoring moths, butterflys or other endangered species (beetles, bees, pollinators)!
The impact of your space can also be measured by the level of wellbeing and positive effects on young children education, people's mental and emotional health and much more! We're excited to hear about these benefits too!
