Help us record the signs of spring

Spring is the time of year when plants and wildlife respond to warmer temperatures and wake up after winter. Our changing climate means that this is happening earlier than 30 years ago because we are regularly experiencing warmer springs.

By telling us when you see signs of spring you’ll help us, and the scientists and government departments who use our records, track the changes in spring's arrival and understand more about the impact climate change is having on our plants and wildlife, their lifecycles and the delicately balanced relationships between species.

Take part

Follow these simple steps to take part:

Choose where to record

You can choose any UK postcode as your recording location and record within a 10km radius of there. This might include your garden, your journey to work or a regular walk.

Your local woods are a wonderful place to do your recording and you can find your nearest from the 14,000 woods where visitors are welcome here on VisitWoods.org.uk To get started, you will need to find a wood to look for signs of spring in! Enter your town or postcode in to the search box at the top of this page to find your nearest wood. 

Record what you see

Find out what species to look for by downloading this free recording guide and  take this spring recording form out in the woods with you so you can tick off what you see.

Add your recordings to nature's calendar

Share your recordings with us on our Nature's Calendar's website to help us know what is happening in nature near you. You'll need to register with Nature's Calendar to add your records and to receive your free welcome pack. 

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