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Send us your questions, photos, stories or exciting wildlife encounters and we’ll share our favourites! Email comms@bbcwildlife.org.uk

Out for Nature

We were delighted to attend this year’s Birmingham Pride event in September. It was great to see old friends and new, stand alongside colleagues from other Wildlife Trusts, as well as other wonderful local organisations, and proudly say “we’re wild about inclusion”!

It was especially nice to meet a number of our members on the day, including Emma and Elinor pictured here!

Looking Back… and Looking Forward

However long you’ve been a member, you have made a real difference to the wildlife in our area this year. Back in the spring, we launched our ambitious new strategy. One of our goals is for 500ha of land to be improved for wildlife in our area by 2030, and the support from our members is vital as we push forward and aim for this. So if there is any way that you feel able to donate a little bit more to your membership, please do contact us on 0121 523 0094 or email

membership@bbcwildlife.org.uk

and we will be delighted to help. If, however, things are a bit tight, we completely understand.

Mini-pond Creation!

In October we joined colleagues from Walsall Housing Group at their annual conference, delivering presentations on wildlife-friendly gardening which inspired Sarah, who became a member on the day, to create her own mini-pond! Sarah joined us as a member at the conference and sent us this great photo of her newly created wildlife pond – well done Sarah!

Upcoming Events – Save the date(s)!

On Monday 16 January (sometimes called Blue Monday), turn those January frowns upside down with a fun quiz night. In February, we welcome skull and bone enthusiast, Ric Morris, for an exclusive member-only event as he presents ‘Confessions of a Teenage Skull Collector.’ More details to follow.

All the details are currently being confirmed and we will publish more details in the very near future so watch this space.

You can keep up to date on these and many other events on our website, or by keeping an eye on our monthly e-newsletter.

Wear it for Wildlife!

We’re very excited to launch a brandnew range of wildlife-themed clothing, including t-shirts for all the family, as well as accessories! By buying and wearing one of our 100% organic cotton garments, you’ll be showing off your love for Birmingham and the Black Country’s wildlife and wild spaces, whilst also contributing to their protection! Every item is shipped in plasticfree packaging and we can’t wait to see them being worn! Head to bbcwildlifetrust.teemill.com to browse our store!

Wildlife Colouring Sets £8*

Handmade in Derbyshire, each set contains postcards and colouring pencils. Ideal for the wildlings in your life! Choose from Garden Birds, Butterflies or Field and Forest.

Gardening Book £14.99*

Kate Bradbury offers tips on feeding your neighbourhood wildlife and explains how you can create the perfect habitats for species you'd like to welcome into your garden. Organic Co on gi s from £14**

Wear your support with men, women and children’s t-shirts plus tote bags with stylish wildlife designs. Made from 100% organic cotton and printed in the UK in a renewable energy powered factory. Provided by teemill.com

Flora of Birmingham and the Black Country £20*

For the botanists in your life. This trailblazing publication that shows Birmingham and the Black Country's incredible diversity of plant life, with the number of species found representing nearly half of the flora found in the UK. Wildlife ID Guides £5*

These foldout weather-proof ID guides are the ideal gift for budding naturalists looking to improve their identification skills. Choose from Top 50 Garden Birds, Guides to Bees of Britain, Guide to Butterflies of Britain, Guide to Woodland Plants, Dragonflies and Damselflies, Mammal Tracks and Signs and Tree Name Trail. Insect Origami £20*

These paper toys, made from 100% recycled paper are a great gift for craft lovers. Choose from Ladybirds, Dragonflies, Rhinoceros Beetles or Bees plus a hand-written Christmas card confirming your donation in their name.

Pack of 5 Wild Greetings Cards £8.50*

Perfect for any occasion, this set of 5 greetings cards feature the winning images from our 2020 Wild Photography Competition and include a dragonfly, long tailed tits, urban fungi, a bee and a blackbird.

Special Offer All 7 for £25

The Wildlife Pond Book £14.99*

Jules Howard offers a fresh perspective on ponds and encourages gardeners to reach for a garden spade and do something positive to benefit our shared neighbourhood nature.