Wildlife gardening is a bloomin' great way to help nature near you thrive. That's why we launched this wildlife gardening competition for the second year running! We want to celebrate blossoming balconies, small urban nature havens, sprawling back gardens, community patches, nature-friendly allotments, school outdoor spaces and everything in between.
Voting for gardens, community spaces and schools was open 1-15 October 2024. One vote per person/email address is permitted. The garden, community space and school from each category with the most votes won! There was also be an outstanding award, chosen by the judges.
Category: Individual gardens
Category: Community spaces
Category: Schools
A reminder of the prizes...
One winner from each category and the outstanding entry wins:
- a wildlife camera (NatureSpy WildCam2)
- wildlife gardening book
- £75 Grow Wilder voucher
- Finalist runners up will also receive a £25 Grow Wilder voucher and had a visit from the Team Wilder Community Ecologist and professional wildlife photographer.
- All entries received a digital certificate of achievement. All actions for nature make a huge difference.
Summary of the winners:
Outstanding award: Alice Park Community Garden, Bath
Individual garden: Dorothy Smith, Bristol
Community space: Filton Community Garden, South Gloucestershire
Education: Stoke Bishop Church of England School, Bristol
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