Things to do

Days out

Visit a reserve

There are over 150 RSPB nature reserves to visit throughout the UK. They provide everything from great days out for all the family with a wide range of facilities to quiet sites where facilities are minimal but the wildlife experience is not.

Find a reserve by name, location or type

Get closer to birds

Aren't birds brilliant! is a series of events run by the RSPB all over the UK. It gives you the chance to get really close to some of the most exciting birds in Britain.

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Teachers: Bring your class to a reserve

The RSPB field teaching scheme, Living Classrooms, is an exciting programme of school visits designed to bring learning to life.

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Gardening

Learn about wildlife gardening

Our free guide tells you everything you need to know about a wildlife-friendly garden.

Get gardening advice

Our Advice section contains loads of information on planning and creating a wildlife garden.

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For the kids

Make and do

Explore outside, earn points for awards, play games or get busy with scissors and card - join over 170,000 young people who have already discovered RSPB Wildlife Explorers.

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For teenagers

Whether you are looking for information on how to volunteer or pursue a career in conservation, the RSPB Phoenix web pages provides links on how to.

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Get involved

Volunteer for us

Whether you want to work indoors or out, at home or on a reserve, want to give one hour of your time or a 100, we can find something to suit you.

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Support a campaign

Support our campaigns and appeals and you can help our work to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife. We need your support to help wild birds and the wild places they live in - and to demand better laws to protect them.

Give your support

Fundraise

Have fun and meet like-minded people. Learn new skills and put old ones to good use. And help birds and wildlife while you do it. Volunteer fundraisers raise important funds for the RSPB.

Be a fundraiser

Take part in a survey

The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch is the biggest bird survey in the world and has been running for 30 years. Schools and other groups can get involved with the Big Schools Birdwatch.

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Members' Weekend

With a range of interesting talks and excursions and a friendly atmosphere, this weekend provides something for everyone.

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AGM and Members' Day

This highlight of our calendar informs people about our work and always stimulates debate.

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Meet new friends

Join a local group

RSPB local groups and RSPB Wildlife Explorer groupos promote and represent the RSPB in the local community and involve both RSPB members and non-members. They are run by volunteers for anyone who is committed to birds and nature conservation. Open to all, you'll receive a warm friendly welcome.

Find a local group near you

Go to an event

The RSPB runs events all around the UK, from family fun days to guided walks on nature reserves.

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Near you

Find news, events, reserves and more.

Raining outside?

Watch webcams

Join thousands of people around the world who see life unfold on our webcams.

Watch the action

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Treat yourself

100% of profits from our online shop go towards helping birds and wildlife. Is there a better excuse for those new binoculars?

Visit the shop

Read our blogs

From campaign news to wardens' diaries, our blogs show the human side of our work.

Read what our bloggers are saying

Learn more about birds

Brush up on your bird identification skills with our comprehensive guide to the UK's birds, including movies, sound and new larger illustrations.

Find birds by name or family.