Create your own autumn fundraising challenge to help Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) restore nature.
BBOWT’s Big Wild Walk 2024 aims to be the biggest yet to encourage wildlife lovers to raise money and help restore nature across its three counties.
Supporters can create their own challenge, whether a trek through town or a long-distance hike in the countryside, in any way that suits them. The funds raised will support wildlife recovery and contribute to BBOWT’s mission to see 30% of land well-managed for nature by 2030.
This autumn, BBOWT is encouraging participants to nominate friends and family to get involved too with #NominateForNature. A digital fundraising pack will support everyone by providing a sponsorship sheet, distance-tracking form and social media posts.
The Big Wild Walk 2024 takes place from Monday, 21 October to Sunday, 03 November 2024. It’s half-term for schools and a great time for all ages to enjoy the great outdoors. Sign-up at wildlifetrusts.org/bigwildwalk
Liz Shearer, Community Engagement Director at BBOWT, said: “This challenge is the perfect chance to plan your autumn adventure and take it at your own pace! I love nothing more than putting my boots on and exploring the outdoors, and there are some wonderful places across our counties to do this, including more than 80 nature reserves.
“While you’re on your walk, you can listen out for wintering birds and spot mushrooms growing among the trees, all against the orange, bronze and red autumn backdrop. It’s also a great opportunity to raise money for The Wildlife Trusts, including BBOWT, to help us create more nature everywhere, for everyone. What are you waiting for?”
Rhiane Fatinikun, founder of Black Girls Hike and ambassador for The Wildlife Trusts, said: “Dip your toes into the outdoors this autumn, and join me, as well as thousands of others, to experience the joy that nature can bring.
“Supporting children, families, and individuals to get outside is a cause which is so close to my heart, as well as an incredible opportunity to raise money for a WILDlife-changing charity. Sign up today to get involved with The Big Wild Walk!”
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts across the UK working to achieve the shared aim of securing a better future for wildlife. BBOWT has a wilder vision of more nature everywhere for everyone and aims to put nature into recovery on 30% of land across the three counties by 2030.
BBOWT has over 55,000 members and brings people and nature together to protect our environment. Its experts work with over 1,700 volunteers to look after over 80 nature reserves and five education centres and run hundreds of amazing events. BBOWT relies on the generosity of individuals, charitable trusts and businesses.
