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School grounds can be transformed into Wild Spaces that provide amazing outdoor classrooms to inspire the next generation of conservationists and nature-lovers. We encourage schools (and all Wild Spaces) to go peat and pesticide free.

Ideas you can use in this type of wild space

Don’t dig it!

Superstar plants for any Wild Space

Let it grow a bit wild

Make your hedge a haven for butterflies and moths

Leave stems and flowerheads uncut over winter

Make a butterfly fruit feeder

Bulbs that are great for butterflies and moths

Plant a butterfly-friendly tree or shrub

Butterfly-friendly plants for borders

Grow some herbs

Butterfly-friendly plants for hanging baskets

Transform your Lawn

Create a leaf pile

10 butterfly-friendly plants for pots and planters

Grow a butterfly-friendly climber

Case Study

Butterfly Conservation volunteers creating new Wild Spaces in Gloucestershire- inspiring schools!

School
Case Study

Bristol Primary School

School

Relevant blogs and videos

What happens to butterflies in winter?

As we huddle up inside with hot chocolates and good books many might wonder about the fortunes of some of our favourite ...
21st November 25

Small Space, Big Difference!

A Wild Spaces guide to planters, pots and window boxes. A Wild Space is any space improved to help butterflies and moths ...
26th April 24

Lighting In Your Wild Space

When creating a Wild Space, most people will plan and create their area to use and enjoy in the daylight. But it’s ...
30th January 24

What To Do In Your Wild Space This Winter

There are lots of ways to continue to look after your Wild Space during the winter months. Here are a few of the things ...
28th November 23
Turn Your School Into A Wild Space!
Red Admirals feeding on rotting fruit

Downloadable Resources

Habitat Heroes
Habitat Heroes Card Game
Really Cool Moths
Really Cool Moths
Butterfly ID Guide
Butterfly ID Guide
Wild Spaces Guide for Schools
Wild Spaces Guide for Schools
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