30 Days Wild 2026

30 Days Wild is the UK’s biggest nature challenge. Run by the Wildlife Trusts, this annual event takes place throughout June, returning on 1st June 2026 for its 12th year. It is suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds and aims to connect people with nature by asking them to do one wild thing a day for the whole month. The idea is simple: small, daily ‘random acts of wildness’ that fit around everyday life, wherever you live.

Green hairstreak. Image by Guy Freeman

The challenge has grown enormously since it began. From 12,000 participants in its first year, it now reaches over half a million people annually, and more than three million people have taken part since 2015. Popular activities include wildlife-watching or doing something to help the plants and animals in your garden.

How it works in 2026

The weekly themes for this year’s event are:

Week 1 – Help wildlife where I live

Week 2 – Discover wildlife with my senses

Week 3 – Learn about wildlife

Week 4 – Get creative with nature and celebrate

Blue tit. Image by Oli Haines

Easy ways to get involved
There are plenty of simple ways to take part. Some of the most popular activities include listening to birdsong, identifying wildflowers, wildlife gardening, going on a bug hunt, making a wildlife home such as a bird box or bee hotel and sketching or painting nature. Other ideas include reading a nature book, exploring a reserve, having a plastic or waste-free day, watching a sunrise or sunset, switching to a more sustainable household product, litter picking, or taking a wildlife photo.

Eurasian minnow. Image by Steve Powell

If you are looking for inspiration for activities during 30 Days Wild, why not check out some of our guides below:

Bat Walk – The kit you need and the best times and places to catch a glimpse of bats in June.

Moth Trapping – When and where to set your trap to discover the moths visiting your garden (and see our guest blog from the BS3 Moth Club for some further tips).

Buff ermine. Image by Steve Powell

Pond Dipping – What you need, when and where to go, and what to look for. Great for all ages.

Rockpooling – How to plan a trip, the kit and methods to use, common rockpool species, and recommended reading.

Hedgehog Watch – How to make your garden hedgehog friendly, tips for watching them, and books for further reading.

Wildlife gardening (part 2 here) – A two-part series on attracting pollinators, feeding birds and mammals, and creating habitats.

Get your free pack!
You can sign up for 30 Days Wild on the Wildlife Trusts website, where you will receive a free downloadable or postal pack full of activities, games and a calendar to help you plan your month. There are packs for individuals and families, as well as for businesses, schools and care homes.

Let us know in the comments what you plan to do for 30 Days Wild!