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Guides, advice and activity packs

We have created a range of free toolkits and guides to support you in creating a wilder Cheshire. All new guides will be added to this library. if you are looking for more simple activities then take a look at the actions page on our website.

If you would like to be notified when we add a new guide, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

Guides, advice and activity packs

On this page you will find a range of guides, advice and activity packs. To make searching easier we have split them down into four categories.

Helping wildlife at home

Helping wildlife in the community

Helping you connect with nature

Activity packs

Helping wildlife at home

Swift
Guide

How to identify swifts and swallows

A simple guide to identifying swifts and swallows
bee purple
Guide

Wild bee action pack

Get your garden buzzing with the RHS wild about gardens bee guide
Swift flying to a box
Guide

How to install a swift box

A 5 step guide to installing a swift box
Gardening with wildlife, snail on gardening gloves with pot plants behind
Webinar

Wildlife friendly gardening - the big questions

Dr Ken Thompson talks about the world of wildlife friendly gardening, dispelling myths and offering important, science-based advice.
James' Garden - Year 2
video

Creating a space for wildflowers

This short video follows James as he creates a wildflower patch in his garden.
garden pond
guide

A guide to creating a pond

Creating a pond is one of the best ways to bring wildlife to an area. Here is guide to help you get started.
eco hacks
advice

Wild Life Hacks

A whole range of small things you can do to help save you time and money while helping the planet.
Small White butterfly
Guide

Grow a secret garden for butterflies

Attract more butterflies to your garden with our Wild About Gardens guide.
Cardinal beetle
Guide

Bring back beetles

Discover the UK's beetles and how you can help them.
bat
Guide

How to attract bats to your garden

Lay on a banquet for bats and welcome into your garden or outside space.
Worm c. Tom Marshall
Guide

Go wild for worms

Worms make the world turn - welcome them into your garden with our special Wild About Gardens guide.

Helping wildlife in the community

gardening planner
Guide

Transformed spaces through the seasons

A guide on what to plant what to when and tips on how to care for your garden throughout the year.
Bug Hotel at Tatton
guide

Upcycling guide

Practical hints and tips on how to upcycle everyday items into wonderful addition to your garden.
Bluebells c. Neil Aldridge
Advice

How to manage a woodland for wildlife

An introduction to the basics of managing a woodland for wildlife.
Wasted space guide picture
guide

Transforming wasted spaces

where to start in identifying and transforming wasted spaces for people and wildlife.
Blackbird c. Neil Aldridge
advice

How to manage a hedgerow for wildlife

An introduction to the basics of managing a hedgerow for wildlife
soldier beetle
guide

Take action for insects

Information and advice on the small changes you can make to stop the decline of insects.
small garden
guide

10 ways to transform a small space

A handy guide full of practical ideas to transform your small space into a wildlife haven.
wildflowers
Webinar

Wild about wildflowers

Three experts talk about a variety of projects involving wildflowers that are taking place in Cheshire.
Stockport Town Centre (after)
guide

Creating a wilder place to work

An idea-filled guide to help you make even the most urban workplace a wilder place to work.
Slow The Flow volunteers c. Ashley Deane
guide

Help people connect with a space for nature

Ideas for getting people to connect with, use and improve a space for nature in their community or workplace.
Stockport event
guide

A guide to planning a fundraising event

A step by guide on how to plan and run your own fundraising event.
Supporter Engagement Officer role
guide

How to fund your project

A guide on where to look for funding and practical advice on how to complete funding applications.
alley way
Guide

Now you've identified a wasted space, what next?

Useful information on the first things you'll need to consider if you've found a wasted space.

Helping you connect with nature

A teenage girl hugs a tree with her eyes closed and a smile on her face
Guide

Wild wellbeing

Our wild wellbeing guide will help you connect with nature either outdoors or at home.
Wellbeing fire
Guide

Creating a space for wellbeing

A comprehensive guide to creating a space that works to help you look after your wellbeing.
Nature connection journal
Activity pack

Nature Connection journal

A journal you can work through as you explore your connection to nature. It is full of prompts to inspire and guide you.
5 pathways to nature
Guides

Nature Connection toolkits

If you are an organisation, community champion or individual that is looking for ideas for nature based activities we can help.

Activity packs

Bottlenose Dolphin - John MacPherson/2020VISION
activity pack

Living seas

No matter where you live, or how often you go to the beach, there are small things you can do to bring wildlife back to the UK's coastline.
winter pack deer
activity pack

Wild winter pack

A family friendly activity pack full of easy to follow activities you can do at home.
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Activity pack

Wildflower activity pack

Discover more about the wonderful world of wildflowers with some fun family friendly activities.

Be the first to know when we have a new guide

We'll update this page whenever we have new guides and toolkits to share. Please let us know if you'd like to be notified when we add a new guide by filling out the form below.

Cheshire Wildlife Trust would love to keep in contact with you about the local work of the Trust and the other ways you can get involved. If you are a member or existing contact, you can use this form to update the way we contact you. You can update the way you hear from us by emailing info@cheshirewt.org.uk or calling 01948 820728. 
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