Seasons in Nature

Scotland is home to some of the world's most incredible wildlife and habitats. But nature is in trouble and needs our support. The good news? There’s so much we can do to help it thrive!

A female brown hare (Lepus europaeus) avoids the amorous advances of an eager male, Derbyshire, UK

Take action for nature

Spring is in the air! With longer, brighter days ahead, there are so many wonderful ways to connect with nature and boost your wellbeing.

We’ve pulled together family-friendly activities you can do to have fun while helping the nature on your doorstep thrive. From planting pollinator-friendly herbs to spotting springtime birds, there’s plenty to get stuck into.

Make sure you’re following us on social media where we’ll share inspiring stories and updates about wildlife and ways to bring our world back to life.

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Spring into Nature pack

In this beautiful pack, you will find lots of fun ideas to do with family and friends - activities for spending time in nature.

Get yours today!

Spring spotter sheet

Nature is coming back to life! Use this spotter sheet to discover migrating birds and budding flora.

Spot local wildlife

Start sowing seeds

Spring is a great time to sow seeds for veggies, fruit and flowering herbs that pollinators will love!

View Growing Calendar

Make a bee hotel

Bees are starting to be active in spring, so this is a perfect time to get buzz-y and make them a home!

Bee hotel guide

Take part in Earth Hour

Join millions by switching off the lights and connect with nature to show you care about our natural world

Switch off for nature

Andy Murray in nature with a quote which reads, 'Being out in nature really clears my head. There’s nothing like a dog walk to make you feel better and put things into perspective.'

Prescription for Nature

Just 20 minutes in nature a day can do wonders for our mental wellbeing. Connecting with nature can help reduce stress levels, ease anxiety and boost our mood.

Whether it’s taking a walk in the beautiful Scottish outdoors, watching the birds from your window or marvelling at a starry sky, we’ve got a prescription for everybody. With a daily dose of nature, we can help restore our natural world while it restores us!

Get your Daily Dose of Nature