Wild Exchanges Christmas Special: For the Birds

Description

About the event This Christmas special edition of Wild Exchanges is for the birds — quite literally! Join us for an evening of inspiring talks, lively conversations, and festive food, all themed around native birds and how we can help them thrive. What to expect Swift Street presentation by Wild NG In this presentation, Wild NG will share the story of Swift Street — how – from our humble beginnings installing swift boxes onto our own street - our project has gained so much popularity, joy and celebration. Swift Street is a great symbol of community-powered nature recovery. We’ll talk about the superhero qualities of the swift bird and how we have maximised this to capture a swell of support, how we engaged our neighbours and schools creatively, how we are aiming to influence a change in policy without confrontation, and how our visibility and tone helps people connect naturally with our message. Expect real stories, practical insights, and the invitation to imagine what could happen if every street went a little wilder and the potential of unlocking neighbourhood support for nature and change. Swift Dating After the talk, you’ll be invited to take part in a relaxed and social group discussion — our very own bird-style speed dating! It’s a light-hearted way to connect with others, share your own bird stories, and swap ideas for helping birds in your garden, street or local community. Each table will have a different focus or prompt to get the conversation flowing — from simple actions to creative ways of engaging others. Whether you’re new to birdwatching or already an enthusiast, you’ll come away with new inspiration and connections for taking local action. Festive Food & Connection Our café will be serving hearty Yorkshire pudding wraps and seasonal drinks to keep you warm while you mingle, meet local groups, and connect with fellow bird-lovers. From the robin on a Christmas card to the murmurations of starlings, birds are woven into our lives and landscapes. But many species are struggling. Together, we can make our gardens, streets, workplaces and community spaces places where birds can thrive. Visit https://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events for more information and to book your place.

Venue

Attenborough Nature Reserve Barton Lane Attenborough Nottingham NG9 6DY

wilder@nottswt.co.uk

Address

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