The value of volunteering
Episode notes
Everyone can play a role in conservation, from protecting wildlife to contributing to real scientific research. Volunteering and its powerful branch, citizen science, is making a real difference for the environment.
In this episode, we explore the incredible impact of these efforts across the UK. From bird counts and river monitoring to tree planting and habitat restoration, passionate people are tackling climate change, preserving biodiversity, and shaping environmental policy.
We also discuss how volunteering benefits individuals and communities and share our own experiences with these initiatives.
By the end, you’ll probably guess that we’re big fans of volunteering!
We hope you enjoy the episode and would love to hear about your own experiences or projects you’re passionate about.
Contact:
As always, please do feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions, feedback, comments, or just want to say hi! The easiest way to get in touch is to ping us a message on Instagram:
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Links:
The Big River Watch | The Rivers Trust
Take part in a project | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
https://www.rspb.org.uk/helping-nature/what-you-can-do
Join the Great British Spring Clean | Keep Britain Tidy