The Wildlife Trusts estimate that over 350,000 people took part in this month’s national nature challenge, pledging to explore nature on their doorstep every day during June.

In this region, Northumberland Wildlife Trust had over 651 of its supporters: (93 schools, 20 businesses and 538 individuals) taking part in the campaign - a 20% increase on last year.

Mike Pratt, Northumberland Wildlife Trust Chief Executive who is a huge supporter of 30 Days Wild for all the 46 Wildlife Trusts said: “I am thrilled that so many people are making time for nature, enjoying daily contact with wildlife and taking action to help it.

It is estimated that if every person who signed up through their home, family, school or business carried out 30 Random Acts of Wildness, that would be an over 10 million special moments with nature. I know that joining in with 30 Days Wild makes people feel happier and healthier and we have also discovered that it’s helping people see beauty in nature.”

The challenge inspired all ages to create their own special times with nature - known as Random Acts of Wildness. From pond dipping and bug hunting to sleeping under the stars and each cleans gathering plastic waste.

30 Days Wild will be back in 2019 with new challenges help everyone ‘go wild’!