12 Days Wild is Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s festive challenge which takes place from 25th December to 5th January. The idea is to do one wild thing every day or night… are you up for the challenge?
Simply sign up here and you’ll receive daily inspirational emails packed with fun ideas to help you embrace winter walks in nature or the magic of night-time star gazing – to lift your mood and much more!
You could:
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Track animals by looking for footprints in the mud or snow
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Go star gazing on a clear night
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Go winter wildlife watching on a walk at a nature reserve
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Or even volunteer at a nature reserve – nature will appreciate it
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Make a New Year’s resolution to help nature. What will you do in 2025?
BBC TV presenter and Wildlife Trust Vice President Iolo Williams, shares his love of winter wildlife. He says:
“From dawn to dusk, winter wildlife is busy all around us. Otters are always up early and if you see a trail of bubbles in the water, you’ll know they’ve spotted you first. Night-hunting barn owls venture out on cold winter days to find extra food and will woosh past you in the winter sun. Then, at dusk, starlings gather in the sky forming ever-shifting shapes and patterns known as murmurations. There are so many wildlife adventures to be had during 12 Days Wild – I hope you enjoy them.”
Amanda Leech, Marketing Officer at Cheshire Wildlife Trust says:
“I’m really looking forward to this festive challenge. I’m planning on making some bird feeders with my two young children and helping them identify the different birds they bring to our garden. I’m not very far from Queen’s Park in Crewe which is such a hidden gem – we often walk around the lake and watch the ducks and swans as well as the squirrels scurrying between trees. I’m also planning a winter walk around Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre – another family favourite – we love stroking the horses and seeing the other wildlife there.”
Spending time in nature –night or day – is proven to help people feel happier and healthier. A Wildlife Trusts’ survey found that participants of the 30 Days Wild summer challenge felt 56% more connected to nature after taking part, and that it boosted the health of participants by an average of 30%.*
There’s more information on the challenge here: 12 Days Wild | The Wildlife Trusts