Get Involved!
There are a number of ways you can get involved, one of the most important ways is to record the wildlife you see, and send in your records. You can do this a number of ways ranging from ad hoc recording to a dedicated long term monitoring scheme that requires monthly surveys. You don't have to be an expert as there is something for all levels of experience. You don’t just have to choose one way to get recording, it’s up to you how much you’d like to take part in. Take a look below at what you can do.
Start here if you are new to recording
If you are new to recording then this is the perfect way to get started. The Wildlife Counts! project is aimed at people with limited expertise or experience in the identification and recording of plants and animals who would like to learn more and would like to get involved. Here's how to get started
Record your Local Wildlife
We love to find out what you have seen, whether it's an ancient tree, a bird, or a spider let us know. Here's how to tell us
Send us your Wildlife Photographs
Add to our gallery by sending us photos of the wildlife you have seen. Don't be shy, we'd love to see them! Send in your photos
Send us your Stories
Tell us about your wildlife encounters, whether it’s hedgehogs feeding in your back garden every night, or a fleeting glimpse of a Barn Owl as you drive across Salisbury Plain. Tell us your stories
Sign up to one of our Long Term Projects
We have number of long term monitoring schemes with commitment ranging from one survey a year to one a month! If enough sites are regularly monitored, we can begin to build up a picture of the changing face of Wiltshire.
Get involved in one of our schemes
Take part in a Short Term Project
We have a number of surveys that require none of the long term commitment of our monitoring schemes. They are one off surveys such as a pond survey, or a specific request such as letting us know when you see a road casualty.
Take part in a survey
Volunteer in the office
We are always looking out for volunteers to help us in the office, your help is invaluable to us. Tasks range from data entry, writing articles and digital mapping projects to a dedicated role of a Wildlife Information Volunteer. We provide as much tea and coffee as you can drink! We also reimburse travel expenses within Wiltshire.
If you are interested in helping out as a volunteer contact us on 01380 725670 or email us using the form below.
