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 across the UK took part in the free-to-do challenge, which encourages people to do something wild every day throughout June. This included more than 2,200 participants from Devon. With a week to go until it begins, more than 1,600 Devonians have already signed up to take part. 30 Days Wild is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Popular challenge 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*