Have you ever heard of the humble German hairy snail? It might not have the charisma of a tiger or the glamour of a rare orchid, but it’s become a powerful symbol of how seemingly insignificant creatures reveal the health of our ecosystems, and how we at LettsSafari are stepping up to help. What’s the […]
Uncover the ancient secrets of the rut and why it's more than just a primal call for these majestic creatures! 🌳🔍 There's a moment each autumn when Britain's woodlands and open moorlands transform into ancient amphitheatres. The air grows crisp, leaves surrender their summer green, and across the landscape rises a sound that has echoed […]
When the Sycamore Gap tree was felled in 2023, it felt like the kind of moment the whole country gasped at once. You didn’t need to be a tree expert, a history buff or a rewilding enthusiast to feel it. The tree was one of those rare natural landmarks that somehow became part of everyone’s […]
Want to give a gift that truly makes a difference? LettsSafari membership is the perfect present this holiday season! For just £4.50 per month. As Black Friday deals flood our inboxes and Christmas shopping lists grow longer, there's a gift that stands apart from the usual clutter: a LettsSafari membership . For just £4.50 a […]
The news that European wildcats could return to England for the first time in 100 years has captured national attention. A major feasibility study has found that reintroducing wildcats to south-west England, specifically mid-Devon, is realistic, supported by local communities and ecologically sound. This development is more than a wildlife story. It’s a blueprint for rewilding, […]
Over the last week, a story from the Scottish Highlands has captured the imagination of conservationists, nature-lovers and frankly anyone who thinks Britain could do with a little more magic. Trees for Life has announced a bold £3.6 million “Missing Species” rewilding programme, aiming to restore four keystone animals to selected parts of the Highlands: […]
Last week the University of St Andrews announced that its “Nature Networks” project won the 2025 UK & Ireland Green Gown Award in the Nature Positive category. The project restored and connected habitats along 16 km of Fife’s coastline, covering woodland, hedgerows, meadow, wetlands and saline lagoon restoration. This story offers three key themes that matter […]
Did You Know? The Hidden World of Micro-Wilderness Awaits in Your Very Own Leaf Pile! 😍 Crunch. That unmistakable sound of autumn underfoot, the crisp crumble of fallen leaves, signals the turning of the seasons. To many, leaf piles are simply yard waste waiting for the compost bin. But to the natural world, they’re something […]
A striking new experiment in Finland invites us to rethink what it means to “play in the dirt”. In a study of young children at nurseries such as Natural Resources Institute Finland, entire sections of forest floor, rich in soil, mosses, leaf-litter and wild undergrowth, were installed in playgrounds. Within just weeks, children’s immune profiles […]
A New Rewilding Project in Derbyshire Could Transform 135 Acres of Moorland The Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has launched a new rewilding project to restore Middleton Moor near Wirksworth, aiming to raise £1.2 million to purchase 135 acres of degraded land. This land, currently over-grazed and poor in biodiversity, could become part of a 1,000-acre wildlife […]
