At Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, we understand the joy that being in nature can bring. During this special festive season, we are inviting our community to give gifts that support the future of our wild spaces. Together, we can ensure local wildlife thrives for generations to come. 

1. Give Something That Lasts: Donate Instead of a Card 

As a community that cares for nature, we are aware of the environmental impact Christmas has. An estimated 3 million tonnes of additional waste is generated in the UK every year, much of it coming from single-use wrapping paper, plastic packaging, and discarded cards. 

This Christmas, skip the paper and make a donation that will have a truly positive impact. Wiltshire’s rare species and environmentally significant landscapes need your support this winter more than ever, as they face harsh weather and a changing climate. Your contribution will go directly toward maintaining essential habitats and ensuring our county's wildlife has the resources to survive the colder months. Each donation given between 25 November and 20 December will be sent a digital download that can be sent in place of a card. Help our wildlife by donating instead of sending a card today: 

Donate Today 

2. Wrap Up the Wonder of Wildlife: Gift a Membership Today 

Are you looking for a heartfelt present that gives joy all year round? 

Share Wiltshire’s natural beauty with the gift of a membership this Christmas. Join over 16,000 others in celebrating all that our local environment has to offer. Our membership community means so much to us here at the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, and with their support we are able to make an even bigger impact.  

From practical conservation work to making stronger connections between people and nature – this gift is certain to make a lasting difference. Plus, the lucky recipient will receive our exclusive twice yearly member's magazine, a guide to our reserves, and a year full of opportunities to discover wild spaces, hear about how their membership supports our work, and tips and advice on how to make a tangible difference for nature. 

As one member put it, “Wildlife doesn’t have a voice … we are it!” 

Give the Gift of Nature today; gift a Wiltshire Wildlife Trust membership: 

Gift a Membership Today

3. Step into Stillness: Visit a Nature Reserve 

Take a pause this Christmas and enjoy the peace that nature brings.  

Embrace all that the natural world has to offer at this special time of the year – from frosty chalkland walks to still forest glens. Winter transforms our landscapes, offering a chance to spot overwintering birds, track animal footprints in the frost, or simply breathe in the crisp, fresh air. 

Fancy a warm drink as you connect with nature? Visit the cafes at our Langford Lakes (nr Salisbury) and Lower Moor Farm (nr Oaksey) reserves. Treat yourself to a hot chocolate or a slice of cake while looking out over the misty water – the perfect way to warm up after a brisk walk! 

With nature reserves across the county – plan your visit this festive season:  

Visit a Nature Reserve this Winter

4. A Promise for Nature: Your #OneThingForNature in 2027 

Put nature at the forefront as you make your resolutions for the New Year. Whether you join a community group, plant native wildflowers in your garden, feed the birds, leave a wild corner of your lawn for hedgehogs, or find ways to be more energy efficient at home – every small action taken for nature can help to restore precious habitats and protect our shared environment. You don't have to overhaul your entire lifestyle to make a difference; it's about choosing one achievable goal and sticking to it. Together, our small acts create big change. 

What will your #OneThingForNature be? 

Ways you can help nature

5. Give Your Time: Volunteer for Nature 
 
Make a hands-on difference by giving the gift of your time in the year ahead. We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities across to suit all interests and abilities, from practical conservation work and species monitoring, to helping out at our headquarters with office tasks, to simply sharing our content. 

There are also a range of rewarding opportunities available for volunteering with young people. You can choose to become a Wildlife Watch leader – a group for primary-age children, help support our Rangers – nature-based activities for teens, or assist with our work experience programmes. By sharing your passion and knowledge with the next generation, you will help to inspire a lifelong relationship with nature. 

Make a difference - volunteer

Nature gives us so much—from moments of quiet reflection on a frosty morning walk to the dawn chorus that welcomes the spring, a sense of wellbeing and the space to think. Now, it is our turn to give back. By choosing just one of these actions today, you are choosing to help Wiltshire’s vulnerable wildlife when they need it most. 
Choose the Wildlife this Christmas.