A great way you can help your local ‘species on the edge’ is by raising awareness of them. Spread the word of our amazing, yet struggling, wildlife to your kids, family, friends and beyond! And what better way to raise awareness than through getting creative. Here’s some suggestions.
1. Write a song or poem
Raise awareness of our amazing species on the edge through the written word, or sung word!
Here’s some fantastic Orcadian species on the edge-inspired haikus written by the Wirdsmit writing group.
2. Create some art
Get inspired by your local species on the edge and create some art.
Paint, draw, model, or even create a stained glass piece of art depicting your local species on the edge! Then, share it with others! Share it on social media, at an exhibition, or send it to us and we can share it for you: sote@nature.scot. And remember to put it on our Help Nature Your Way map!
3. Get crafty
Why not make your own Species on the Edge mask? We have bat masks, butterfly masks, plant masks, and bee masks! So much choice!
Or, make a butterfly kite then watch it fly.
Or, make a bat using your own handprints!
4. Make some wild art
Use fallen leaves, seeds, seaweed, shells and other natural found items to make you own piece of Wild Art.
5. Embark on a bigger project with friends or your local community group
Spread awareness of your local species on the edge with your friends or local community group through a group project! Them, show it off, and spread the word even further! Two birds with one stone! Or a nicer, more nature-friendly saying…
Here’s a fantastic tapestry the Sutherland Stitchers made of their East Coast species on the edge.
6. Take a photo
Try your hand at some nature photography and take a photo of a species on the edge. Then, share it on social media, at an exhibition, or send it to us and we can share it for you: sote@nature.scot. And remember to put it on our Help Nature Your Way map!
Remember to pin your nature-friendly activity to our map!
Once you’ve helped nature your way, add your activity to the #HelpNatureYourWay Map! Show what you’re doing to make a difference for nature in your local area and inspire others to join in too.
You can explore even more ways to #HelpNatureYourWay in our Help Nature Your Way hub. Explore, get inspired, get involved.
Header image: Small blue by Eleanor Pratt
