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Small promises, shared kindness
Together, we’re helping nature
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Where shall we go?
Your nature adventure — start at the beginning or choose any step.
Three ways to start. Pick the one that sounds fun.
Calling all little nature heroes
Let's save nature together
Hi, little friends! Our mission is to care for animals, grow more trees, and keep our planet clean. Even the tiniest helping hands can do something wonderful. Will you help nature with us?
- Make our nature promise.
- Choose one small challenge with a grown-up.
- Celebrate with your Tiny Tree Hero certificate!
Already know what to do? Skip to the promise.
No sign-up or personal details needed. Ask a grown-up to help with outdoor activities.
Little nature lovers with big hearts
About Tiny Tree Heroes
We're Tiny Tree Heroes. We care about birds, animals, trees and all the little living things that share our planet.
We share the small ways we look after nature. We put up bird feeders, help trees grow, and learn how to be gentle with animals. You don't need to be a grown-up to make a difference—you can start with one kind thing today.
Come along on our nature adventures, and become a Tiny Tree Hero with us.
How we care for nature
Little actions, lots of kindness. These sketches show some of the ways we love helping our world.
Helping a new tree grow
With a grown-up, we can plant a sapling and help it settle in. A tiny tree can become a home for birds and bugs.
A safe snack for birds
We put up bird feeders and keep them filled with the right food. Fresh water and a clean feeder help our feathered friends.
Watching wildlife quietly
We like spotting birds near the water and in the park. We watch quietly, give them space, and learn about the places they call home.
Being gentle with animals
Every animal deserves kindness. We learn about them with a grown-up and make sure they feel safe—not scared or disturbed.
Flowers for bees and butterflies
We grow flowers with a grown-up, even in a small pot. Choosing flowers for local pollinators gives bees and butterflies a place to find nectar.
A drink for tiny visitors
We put out a shallow saucer of fresh water with pebbles that stick out above the water. Tiny visitors can land safely for a drink without us touching them.
Keeping green spaces tidy
We help tidy park paths with a grown-up, gloves and a litter picker. We stay away from water, leave sharp or unknown things alone, and wash our hands afterwards.
A cosy corner for hedgehogs
We leave a quiet pile of leaves and twigs with a grown-up. It can give hedgehogs a cosy place to shelter. We watch from a distance and never disturb a sleeping visitor.
Sketch-style illustrations of our nature adventures. We don't display personal photos on this website.
What we do for nature
We put up bird feeders
On our balcony, in our garden, and on trees in the park. Birds need extra food in winter, and they love to visit.
We help animals, birds and sea creatures
Animals share our world. Being kind to them means giving them the right food, clean water, and space to live.
We plant trees
Trees give us clean air, shade, and homes for birds and bugs. Every tree we plant will keep growing for years and years.
Our nature diary
Things we've done to help nature. We'll keep adding more!
- Filled the bird feeder on our balcony.
- Hung a feeder in our garden for the little birds.
- Hung a feeder on a tree in the park, so more birds could eat.
- Planted a new tree to help the forest grow.
Help more animals
Every creature needs something different. Pick one to find out how you can help.
What should I feed the birds?
👍 Birds love
- Sunflower hearts and seed mixes
- Unsalted peanuts, in a mesh feeder
- Fat balls (take them out of the net bag)
- Mealworms
- Chopped apples and pears
- A dish of fresh, clean water
✋ Please don't give
- Salty food, like crisps
- Lots of bread (it fills them up but isn't healthy)
- Milk
- Leftover cooking fat
- Mouldy food
💡 Grown-up tip: wash feeders every week or two, and hang them where cats can't hide nearby.
Hedgehogs walk a long way every night
They need to travel between gardens to find food and friends.
- Ask a grown-up to make a small hole in the garden fence, about the size of a CD. That's a hedgehog highway!
- Put out a shallow dish of water. Never give milk, it makes hedgehogs poorly.
- Leave a pile of leaves and sticks in a quiet corner. It can become a cosy winter bed.
- Check bonfire piles before they are lit, because hedgehogs like to sleep in them.
Bees and butterflies help flowers make seeds and fruit
Without them, we would have far fewer apples, strawberries and flowers.
- Plant wildflowers, lavender or sunflowers, even in a pot on a balcony.
- Leave some dandelions and clover to grow. Bees love them.
- Make a bee drink: a saucer of water with pebbles so they can land safely.
- Keep a messy wild corner in the garden for bugs to hide.
Squirrels live in trees, so trees are their home
In the UK you might see grey squirrels in parks and gardens, and red squirrels in a few special woods.
- Protect their home: plant a tree, look after hedges and woods, and never break branches or nests.
- Watch from a respectful distance and stay quiet. Squirrels are wild and can bite or scratch when scared.
- Never pick up a squirrel or feed it from your hand, even if it looks tame.
- If a squirrel looks hurt, tell a grown-up. They can phone a vet or wildlife expert for advice. Please don't try to catch it yourself.
Grown-ups: grey squirrels cannot legally be rehabilitated and released back into the wild in the UK, so the best outcome of a call can't be promised. Advice from the RSPCA: injured squirrels and grey squirrels (opens in a new tab).
Rubbish on land can end up in the sea
Turtles, fish and seabirds can think plastic is food.
- Never let balloons go into the sky. They come down in the sea.
- Use a refillable water bottle instead of plastic ones.
- Cut plastic rings from drink packs before putting them in the bin.
- Join a beach or river clean-up with a grown-up, wearing gloves.
- Look at rock pool creatures gently, then put them back where you found them.
Everyday planet habits
Small things you do every day add up to a big help for the Earth.
Save water
Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth, and take quick showers.
Save energy
Switch off lights, TVs and tablets when you leave the room.
Walk, scoot or cycle
For short trips, leave the car at home. It's good for you and the air.
Use a lunchbox
A box you use again and again means less plastic wrap thrown away.
Pass things on
Give clothes, books and toys you've outgrown to someone who needs them.
Waste less food
Take only what you'll eat. Peels and cores can go in the food bin.
Nature through the year
Nature needs different help in each season. We've opened the one we're in now.
Spring: March to May
- Birds are building nests. Leave hedges alone and watch quietly from a distance.
- Sow wildflower and sunflower seeds for the bees.
- Leave dandelions to flower, they're early food for bees.
- Celebrate Earth Day on 22 April by doing one extra kind thing for nature.
Summer: June to August
- Hot days make animals thirsty. Keep water dishes topped up and clean.
- Put out a bee drink saucer with pebbles in it.
- Count butterflies in the garden or park.
- On holiday at the beach, take all your rubbish home, and pick up one extra piece.
Autumn: September to November
- Make a leaf pile in a quiet corner for hedgehogs to sleep in.
- Collect an acorn or conker and plant it in a pot to grow your own tree.
- Clean out old nest boxes so they're ready for next spring.
- Tree planting season begins. Look for a community planting day near you.
- Before Bonfire Night, check bonfire piles for sleeping hedgehogs.
Winter: December to February
- Food is hard to find. Keep feeders full, fat balls give birds lots of energy.
- On frosty mornings, ask a grown-up to help melt the ice on water dishes.
- Join the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch at the end of January.
- It's a great time to plant young trees while they're sleeping.
Become a Tiny Tree Hero
Take the promise, join the team and earn your medal.
- I will be kind to animals and birds.
- I will look after trees and plants.
- I will put rubbish in the bin.
- I will tell my friends to help nature too.
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