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Time for Nature

On World Environment Day (in Volunteers’ week) we’d like to celebrate the achievements of people doing their bit to improve where we live for everyone. These are exceptional times and nature is sending us a message: To care for ourselves we must care for nature. There are so many people

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Earth Day celebrating nature

Earth Together

Earth Day 2020 – show your patch some love Wednesday 22nd April is the 50th Earth Day which is designed to be a way of collectively mobilising for the earth with 24 hours of action. You can read about it here. https://www.earthday.org/24-hours-of-action/ Go for a walk We wanted to mark

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Challenge 12 – Wild Card

We’ve set you challenges to get you going Wild, but you can create your own challenges, and do what you want to do – be adventurous and enjoy yourself outdoors (adhering to government guidelines)   Please send us your pictures using #brumtogether #wildtogether and on our Active Communitites Going Wild Facebook

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Challenge 12 – Wild Card

We’ve set you challenges to get you going Wild, but you can create your own challenges, and do what you want to do – be adventurous and enjoy yourself outdoors (adhering to government guidelines)   Please send us your pictures using #brumtogether #wildtogether and on our Active Communitites Going Wild Facebook

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Everyday Wild Challenge Weekly roundup

Social distancing is a vital measure which will help slow the spread of Coronavirus. But this doesn’t mean that people must be socially isolated. There are many ways that people can feel socially connected and supported. Being around nature can help reduce negative feelings and make us feel better emotionally.

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Challenge 11 – Super Moon

Super Moon Challenge? In the early hours of Wednesday morning it will be a full moon, meaning on Tuesday evening we have the chance to see it rise. The full moon like the sun, rises in the east and on Tuesday just before 7pm will be the time to see

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Challenge 10 – Symbol of Joy

Symbol of Hope and Joy ? We look at Spring and Easter as a time of hope and joy, so this weeks overall theme is hope and connection. Today’s challenge over the course of the week is to have a fully assembled symbol of hope by Easter Saturday, using objects from

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Challenge 9 – Sharing hope

Today’s challenge is to share with us what’s giving you hope and who’s inspiring you at these unprecedented times…? Let’s share and spread love, happiness and hope? ? Today⏰ From 1pm? Home? For more info: https://theaws.co.uk/everyday-wild-challenge/ #BrumTogether

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Challenge 8 – Spotting Trees

‪For today’s challenge please see the below, in association with @BhamTrees4Life ‬and @thewoodlandtrust ‪? Today‬‪⏰ From 1pm‬‪? Home‬‪? For more information: theaws.co.uk/everyday-wild-… ‬ ‪#BrumTogether‬ While adhering to the strict social distancing rules, why not, while on your daily walk use the Woodland Trust’s Twigged link to spot and recognise trees in your local area. Its fun,

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Challenge 7 – Windowsill Garden

CHALLENGE 7? Make your own windowsill garden! ? Now’s the time of year to get planting, but what if you can’t get out? No worries, because your windowsill is probably the best place to grow things on ready for the outdoors anyway, or just to make it look nice! ? ? Today⏰ From 1pm? Home? For

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Challenge 6 – In the night garden

CHALLENGE 6 ? For today we’re sharing a great challenge from Ranger Dean at Bournville Virtual Forest School for you to have a go at! ? Today⏰ From 1pm? Home? Check out all of social media pages to see what we’re up to: Twitter/Instagram: @TAWSociety, Facebook: @theaws (join our Active Communities Going Wild group!), Website: www.theaws.co.uk/everyday-wild-challenge/

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Wilding wishes

Challenge 5 – Wilding Wishes

CHALLENGE 5 ? Find beauty and happiness in the little things but also remember to dream big?? Every time you feel the urge to get out, write it down, put it in the jar and create your ultimate bucket list! Photograph your best ideas so we can share them and inspire

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