Free resources
For wildlife
Make an Earwig hide
Some growers don’t like earwigs because they can be known to munch on prize plants. But they are an important part of the ecosystem!
Meet the Slow Worm
Slow worms are harmless and are natural pest controllers that feed on slugs, snails, worms and other invertebrates.
Make a Lacewing house
Lacewings are one of a gardener’s best friends. Adult lacewings need somewhere to hibernate over winter, and a plastic bottle can provide the perfect hiding place.
Supporting Swifts and House Martins: A Guide
Download our free guide to supporting Swifts and House Martins. It shows you how to identify these beautiful birds and 7 ways to help them.
Have a swift box installed in Charlton Kings
Want to enquire about getting a swift box? Complete the form online using the link, or download, print and and send a photo of the offline form to the email address listed.
Learning more about bats and how to support them
Learn about bats and how you can support them in your garden with these recordings of our bat talk and info sheets with useful tips and information.
For gardens
Plants for the wildlife garden including drought tolerant
Here are some easy to grow plants that are great for wildlife gardens. View the pdf online or download and print for your reference.
How to build a patio pond for your garden
You don’t need a big garden to have a pond. With a cheap plastic pot, some stones and plants you can easily create a haven for wildlife.
Gardening in a changing climate
By working with nature, we can create gardens and outdoor spaces that are more resilient, healthier and better for wildlife.
Avoiding pesticides and what to do instead
Here are some easy to grow plants that are great for wildlife gardens. View the pdf online or download and print for your reference.
Watch our videos about bats and how to support them
Learn about bats and how you can support them in your garden with these recordings of our bat talk with expert Maurice Febry and gardener Claire Piper.
Plants for your garden to support bats
Learn about how you can support bats in your garden with our info sheets on plants to include to support moth caterpillars throughout the seasons.
For groups
Setting up a green space group: A guide
Download our free step-by-step guide to setting up a green space friends of group, with lots of tips and useful links and resources.
Green space friends of group materials
Download and print these free posters, flyers and social media graphics to help advertise your group’s activities and recruit members.
For growing
2026 sowing guide from Project Grow
Download Project Grow’s free 2026 sowing guide, with lots of tips and resources.
Reports and data
Wild Trout Trust River Chelt Report (2025)
In 2025 the Guardians of the River Chelt asked the Wild Trout Trust to visit and assess the River Chelt. This report details their findings.