Help us track the effects of weather and climate change on wildlife near you
What effect has recent weather had on wildlife? Does climate change affect timings in nature? Join Nature’s Calendar and help scientists discover answers to these questions.
From leaf buds bursting to blackberries ripening, let us know what’s happening near you. You'll be contributing to a long biological record that dates back as far as 1736.
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British Science Week - take part in Nature's Calendar
Judith Garforth and Alex Marshall, 04/01/2024We're partnering with British Science Week to get the UK looking out for signs of spring. Explore the outdoors and be part of a 300-year-old citizen science project!
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What we record and why
The plants, animals and fungi you can record have been selected to help us understand how nature is affected by weather and climate change.
Join in and let us know what’s happening to wildlife near you.
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Analysis
View our live species maps to watch the seasons unfolding across the UK.
Discover how your records are used by scientists to investigate the effects of weather and climate on wildlife.
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Date range poster
Download our new date range poster here. This handy document will help to remind you what species to look out for at different times of year.
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