Rewilding Britain’s Post

Be amongst the early-adopters, the change-makers, the movers and shakers 💫   Love Wānaka is soon to celebrate its first anniversary, and with that, the opening of its first charitable funding round.   Want to be part of it?   Then now is the time.   Donate ahead of the financial-year-end, and you’ll be amongst the early-adopters, the change-makers, and the movers and shakers who have shown up and committed invaluable funds to support essential environmental mahi in Love Wānaka’s first year.   Every donation, no matter how big or small, helps drive critical climate, conservation, and biodiversity efforts so that this place can continue to thrive - now and for generations to come.   It’s one way of showing your love for this incredible place – and some might even say it’s a responsibility for those of us who get to live, work, play, and profit off this stunning yet fragile ecosystem.   Need a little more information before you put your valuable dollars towards something fresh?   No sweat – see below for the answers to our most frequently asked questions.   And thank you(!) for joining us on our mission to regenerate our rohe – we love you for it, and so does this place 💗 https://lnkd.in/gbxC7JS2 https://lnkd.in/gPvgyVpg

A fantastic company-wide Morgan Sindall Construction initiative and amazing work from the Morgan Sindall Unity Campus team which won the company's '10 Tonne Carbon Challenge' for Cambridgeshire. The challenge empowers Morgan Sindall project teams, for a focused week, to work with consultants and supply chain and find intelligent solutions that reduce carbon from the buildings they deliver, by a minimum of 10 tonnes. The Morgan Sindall Unity Campus team achieved this by saving 1,059tCO2e through by changing from SFS to SIPS, using GGBS in the concrete mix, and omitting raised access floors. This earned them a Morgan Sindall grant of £10,000, to reinvest in a biodiversity project in its local community. They chose to invest the £10k in revitalising the patient gardens at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity - the company's local charity of the year. A week-long event saw 189 volunteer hours donated in revitalising the gardens. Seen the video below for a snapshot, and click here for more information on the challenge and where the grants were invested: https://lnkd.in/gzf65CBB #Community #10tonnechallenge #Cambridgeshire #Biodiversity

✨🌳 Lower Chew Forest will be the South West’s biggest new woodland in a generation: a huge 100,000 tree forest across 422 acres between Bristol and Bath. 🌳✨ But it’s not only trees! To maximise the benefits for our climate and nature, we’ll be creating a mosaic of habitats including species-rich grassland, wetlands, and miles of hedgerow. Our woodland will be for people too, a beautiful natural space for communities to connect with, learn, and enjoy. Each week of our crowdfunding campaign, we’ll be sharing more of our plans with you for Lower Chew Forest and the incredible benefits it will deliver for our region. This coming week, we’ll be focusing on species-rich grassland and hedgerows - stay tuned for more! 🐝🦋🌸 To begin establishing Lower Chew Forest this winter, we need your help. Your donation will help us get the first trees in the ground before Christmas, and establish a mix of diverse habitats to support nature’s recovery. What’s more is every donation (up to £250) will be matched offline - doubling your impact! The climate and nature crisis simply can’t wait. Take positive action today and help us make Lower Chew Forest a reality. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecuMnWgf #AvonNeedsTrees #LowerChewForest #TreePlanting #ClimateAction #WoodlandCreation #HabitatCreation #Grassland #Biodiversity #Wildflowers #TreeForClimate #NatureRecovery #NatureRestoration #Bristol #Bath

I often find myself talking about upskilling our way to a sustainable society, of inner development, shifting mindsets, even changing consciousness. But what are ‘green’ skills exactly? 🌱 If anything, the greenest skills are not the ones that will sustain society but ones already being used to steward and restore nature. Skills we will need in abundance to undo the damage if we enter a +2C world, and skills which we already have to put to action now. 📖 The global literacy rate stands at 87%. Imagine what we could do with nearly 7 million nature restorers - in the cities, fields and forests. 🦄 That’s the future that Christabel Reed and Ruby Reed have set out to enable with their nature skills community Earthed. 📱 Check it out here: https://www.earthed.co/ 💚 Consider donating here: https://lnkd.in/e7dD8zvj #Regeneration #Greenskills #Natureskills #Sustainability

We'd like to extend a huge shout-out to one of our amazing supporters, Nicola (Nics) Johnson from NXJ Coaching & Consulting. Nics and I met when we were both on the same women's mountain bike racing team in Edinburgh. And nearly 15 years later, our paths are crossing again with a new shared passion: the important and deeply healing power of nature. Nics recently took the initiative to propose Darroch Nurseries to the 1% for the Planet network, where we have now been made an Environmental Partner. This means that we can accept donations from 1% for the Planet members woooo! 🌍 Darroch is what it is now because of the people involved in its journey, in all ways, and we love that our community cares so deeply about this little venture and working together to leave the planet a better place. Nics, thank you! 🙏🌱 For those new to 1% for the Planet, it was started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies. Their members commit to donating at least 1% of annual sales directly to environmental organisations. This is another building block of support in a time when there is no designated funding for new or establishing tree nurseries like ours. #darrochnurseries #treenursery #trees #nativetrees #getoutside #scottish #scotland #socialenterprise #nature #regenerative #treestreestrees #patagonia #1%fortheplanet

🌱 The devastating news came out last week that global wildlife populations have plummeted 73% in the last 50 years. 🌱 Given this, it's heart breaking to witness Scotland’s nature funding being abandoned when it's needed most. The nature crisis is one of the defining challenges of our time, and this makes me feel extremely helpless questioning how I can address this. Yet, every small action can make a difference and so this November I will be taking on WWF’s 60-mile challenge by running the total mileage over the 30 days. I'm not a runner, and November is the exam season during my Master’s degree so this is going to be a huge personal challenge. I haven't done any fundraising since 2018, when I raised over £7,200 for Project Trust but this is too important to ignore. If you're also passionate about protecting our environment, join me in supporting WWF aims to counter biodiversity loss. 🌿 If you would like to support me my fundraising page is; https://lnkd.in/dvZvGxjZ You might also want to sign this petition calling the Scottish Government not to cut nature funding: https://lnkd.in/dW4FjC9g #60MilesinNovember #WWF #NatureCrisis #BiodiversityLoss #FundraisingChallenge

Imagine the impact: With the festive season upon us, it's the perfect time to reflect on how we can leave a positive mark on our planet. 🌍 If you're passionate about protecting Europe's natural landscapes and ensuring the connection of people and nature remains strong, consider this: a donation to EuroNatur - Stiftung Europäisches Naturerbe is a serious step towards safeguarding our shared life foundations.   Why donate? Because Europe's unique habitats and diverse ecosystems are at a critical juncture, requiring cross-border cooperation in conservation. By supporting EuroNatur - Stiftung Europäisches Naturerbe, you are investing in solutions that transcend borders and foster unity in preserving our environment.   What's more, our donation platform offers flexibility to suit your preferences and possibilities—be it a one-time contribution or a regular commitment. Explore the various ways you can make a difference and find the donation option that resonates with you.   This holiday season, let your gift be one that nurtures nature. Your generosity is not just a financial contribution; it is a pledge to a greener, healthier planet. Join us and make your donation today to create lasting change. Together, let's ensure that future generations can thrive in harmony with Europe's precious natural world.   #conservation #europe   Take action and see your contribution at work! 🌱 https://lnkd.in/eDMSqwgM

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Today, you can double your impact with a tax-time gift and give nature a legal voice! Nature needs us now more than ever.  In Australia, more than 2000 species and ecosystems are threatened with extinction.  We need to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions to avoid dangerous climate change, yet 29 new coal mines are on the table or approved already in Australia.   The law is one of the most powerful tools we have to fight the climate and extinction crises.  But we need you on our side, and today you can double your impact. Turn your $50 gift into $100, $150 into $300, or $500 into $1000.  Gifts up to $1000 will be matched by one of EDO’s dedicated supporters, the Sisyphus Foundation. The Foundation are offering to match donations up to a total of $40,000 in memory of its founder, Jeremy Davis, who recognised EDO’s vital role in safeguarding Australia’s natural heritage for generations to come. We’d like to thank the Sisyphus Foundation and Jeremy’s family for their ongoing commitment to a world where nature thrives. Make your tax-time gift count and give wildlife and nature a legal voice today. With the end of financial year just three days away, now is a great time to give. By donating today, you are helping to use the law to defend our most precious places and wildlife from destruction.

This holiday season, we are planting trees on behalf of our employees, clients and partners to make a meaningful contribution to the planet. Through a $10,000 charitable donation to One Tree Planted, our support of the Forest Fire Fund will aid reforestation and help facilitate a healthy ecosystem recovery. Forest fires are increasingly larger and more intense due in part to climate change. Many of our communities have been affected and we want to give back by planting trees where they are needed most. Giving back for impact, our gift is both symbolic and sustaining with long-lasting benefits for future generations. Learn how trees play a vital role in biodiversity, wellness – and carbon reduction to help fight climate change. https://lnkd.in/g_SS2SjK Happy Holidays. #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Reforestation #Biodiversity #OneTreePlanted #NORR