The Walkern Bug Hotel is now officially complete — a brilliant new wildlife habitat built entirely through community effort, donated materials and plenty of enthusiasm. On Saturday 15 August, residents gathered at the back of the High Street playground to construct the hotel, with children READ MORE

A warm, dry spring means butterflies could be out in force this summer, and Butterfly Conservation is inviting everyone to join the Big Butterfly Count from 17 July to 9 August. How to Take Part Why It Matters Butterflies are key indicators of a healthy READ MORE

Hot weather and heatwaves are becoming more frequent, and our local wildlife feels the impact just as much as we do. The Wildlife Trusts have shared some simple, practical ways we can all support birds, insects, amphibians and other garden visitors during dry spells. Even READ MORE

Wilder Walkern is delighted to share the results of a fascinating three‑night moth survey carried out by Paul Chapman at a property beside the River Beane from 29 June to 1 July 2026. This is an important piece of citizen science showing just how rich READ MORE

Wilder Walkern is excited to announce a new community project: the creation of a Walkern Bug Hotel, to be built at the back of the High Street playground. This will be a fantastic way to support local wildlife, involve the community, and add an interesting READ MORE

How We Became a Bronze Eco-Church It was with great pleasure that we received the Bronze Eco-Church Certificate—a milestone that marks the beginning of a hopeful, practical journey to care for God’s world on our doorstep. Eco-Church is a national scheme run by A Rocha READ MORE

Wilder Walkern is delighted to announce the next event in our ongoing programme of nature and environmental talks. Our Member of Parliament, Chris Hinchliff, will be joining us on 11 June at 7:30pm at the WSCC to share insights from his career in environmental policy READ MORE

At Wilder Walkern, we believe that every small moment with nature helps build a wilder, healthier future for our village. This June, we’re joining thousands across the UK by taking part in The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild — and we’d love you to join READ MORE

This spring, we’re inviting everyone across Walkern to join No Mow May, the national Plantlife campaign that asks households, schools, and community spaces to put the lawnmower away for the month. It’s a simple act — but one that creates a powerful ripple effect for READ MORE

The RSPB has released new guidance (April 2026) that marks a major shift in how we support our garden wildlife. To help curb the spread of diseases such as trichomonosis, they are now advising against feeding peanuts and seed between May and October. This change READ MORE