Big Wild Sleepout: camping out for nature
Date published: 18 July 2016
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The RSPB is urging nature lovers to spend a night under the stars
The RSPB is urging nature lovers to spend a night under the stars for its annual Big Wild Sleepout.
For the fourth year running, people will be encouraged to sleep out in their own gardens or outdoor spaces over the last weekend in July to get close to nature.
In addition to spending a night in nature’s home and getting to know the night time wildlife around them, those taking part can choose to donate money to help the RSPB give nature a home.
The Big Wild Sleepout is part of the RSPB’s ‘Giving Nature a Home’ campaign, which is aimed at inspiring everyone to do their bit for nature, wherever they live and however big their outside space.
James Harding-Morris, Big Wild Sleepout organiser, said: “Our main aim is to get children and grown-ups connected to nature to help preserve it for future generations and what better way to do this than spending a night under the stars and getting to know the amazing animals around us that thrive in the dark.
Nature is in trouble and by taking part in sleep out and sharing your experiences with the RSPB, we’re getting a deeper understanding of the wildlife around us, as well as helping to give nature a home.”
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