Help shape a wilder Selkirk!
Join us at the Selkirk Pop Up Shop (Tower Road, Selkirk) on Wednesday, 23 July 2025. Drop in anytime between 10:00am and 2:00pm to learn about Wild Your Space Grants, hear updates from Deer Park & The Haining, get a quick iNaturalist demo for the Haining 1000 Species Challenge, and share your ideas for boosting biodiversity at The Haining.
What You’ll Find Out
- Wild Your Space Grants – What they fund, who can apply and how to get started.
- Our Work at Deer Park & The Haining – Current habitat and biodiversity efforts; how local people are getting involved.
- iNaturalist Mini‑Demo – Bring your phone! Learn how to log wildlife sightings and contribute directly to The Haining 1000 Species Challenge.
- Have Your Say – Tell us what biodiversity improvements you want to see at The Haining (wildflower meadows, nestboxes, removal of non-native shrubs)
Who Should Come?
Community groups, landowners, educators, families, nature lovers, and anyone curious about improving wildlife habitat — no prior experience needed.
What to Bring (Optional)
- Smartphone or tablet (for the iNaturalist demo).
- Photos or notes about a site you’d like to improve.
- Your ideas and questions!
Also check out other Contests in Selkirk.
