Little Green Space 🦋

Nature - our life support system - is in trouble. But it’s not too late to act. Please sign the #RewildingNation Charter, calling for Scotland to become the world’s first Rewilding Nation - offering hope for nature, climate and people. More: bit.ly/43WwKzL

Billions of single-use plastic deodorant containers are thrown away each year. These end up in landfill for 100s of years, & release microplastics that end up in rivers & seas, harming marine wildlife. Using a refillable deodorant helps reduce this waste. littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/fussy-…

Surely every garden needs this “weed”? Red dead nettle (Lamium purpureum) which is already feeding recently emerged queen bumblebees in our garden. @BumblebeeTrust @WorcsWT @LGSpace @BiodiversitySoS

Growing your own herbs is a great way to help nature - many herbs produce nectar-rich blooms that attract butterflies, bees, hoverflies and other pollinators. Herbs grown at home avoid pesticide use - and they taste wonderful! Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/herbs…

Our usual message when people ask about swimming in Windermere is that most of the time you can swim without issues, and we strongly believe that connecting with nature is important for wellbeing. But there are times when Windermere is not safe to swim in, and the two stories we are sharing today cannot be ignored. In our latest blog, we explain what happened, why the current bathing water classification system can fail to reflect real conditions on the lake, and the changes we believe must be introduced before this year’s bathing season. savewindermere.com/blog/bathing-w… Working with @timfarron , we are now taking this issue directly to government. theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/m… channel4news.substack.com/p/exclusive-sw…

The UK uses around 8.7 billion rolls of loo roll every year – about 7 million trees are felled annually just for toilet paper. Bamboo loo rolls like these are a more sustainable option – & are also plastic free, helping to reduce ocean plastic waste. See: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/bumboo…

Take care driving along country lanes at dusk – there may be frogs or toads crossing the road. Some amphibians travel up to a mile, on a mission to return to their ancestral ponds to breed. Joining a toad patrol can also help them cross safely! More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Sprin…

Need a last-minute Mother’s Day gift? English Heritage membership gives unlimited free days out at 400+ historic sites across England – and helps support the charity to protect sites for future generations. There’s a 15% off code in the link below too! littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/eco-f… #ad

The average UK family throws away about £1000 worth of food each year – and this contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Bread, milk, fruit & veg are the most commonly binned items – but waste can be easily avoided! Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/food-… #FoodWasteActionWeek

Traditional Kantha stitch scarves made with salvaged saris; sustainable socks; crochet kits with yarn created from textile waste (that would otherwise have ended up in landfill); and wellbeing body mists. Just a few items in our eco-friendly gift guide: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/eco-f…

Dandelions are starting to appear! They’re a vital source of early nectar for bumblebees, butterflies and other insects - and birds feed on the seeds. So please let them grow! More tips to help nature: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-tip…

💚IT’S OFFICIAL!💚All 61 acres of #WarrenFarmNR has been declared a statutory Local Nature Reserve by @EalingCouncil 🎶🐦‍⬛🪺Our Wildflower Meadow full of singing Skylarks is safe from development & being prioritised for wildlife!🌸🐝THANK YOU EVERYONE!🤗tinyurl.com/WarrenFarmNRis…

Five things to avoid if you want to help nature: 🐞 Plastic grass 🐞 Peat 🐞 Pesticides 🐞 Weedkiller 🐞 Being too tidy More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/what-… #biodiversity #wildlifegarden

A butterfly officially classed as extinct in the UK has been seen at sites in Sussex, and across southern England, says a conservation charity. More here: bbc.in/40jaQpz

Growing an apple tree or two could help bumblebees, butterflies, birds and bats - orchards and fruit trees are fantastic for biodiversity! Need help choosing a variety? We’ve put together some suggestions: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/choos…

Bumblebees and butterflies are now emerging from hibernation. Growing nectar-rich plants like these can be a real lifeline for hungry pollinators – and letting dandelions grow is one of the easiest ways to help! More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/break…