A little closer to the nature next door.
Every garden is part of something bigger. Discover the plants and wildlife around you, meet their connections, and help your neighbourhood flourish.
Naturehoods brings neighbours together to share garden rewilding projects, learn about biodiversity and record sightings through iNaturalist.
Room to grow wild: inspiration for a more welcoming garden.
Get to know your neighbours.
Some have roots. Some have wings. All depend on a place to thrive.
Flora: the plants around us
Look closer at the plants that provide food, shelter and the foundations of a living garden.
Fauna: life beyond the hedge
Explore wildlife, the habitats it needs and the plants that help sustain it.
Turn curiosity into care
A small sighting can tell a bigger story.
Help build a picture of neighbourhood nature by sharing observations through iNaturalist.
You do not need to know every species to start. Clear photographs and thoughtful notes make a useful observation.
- Look without disturbing. Photograph plants and wildlife where you find them. Keep away from nests and avoid handling animals.
- Keep the details. Record the date, location and habitat. Note whether a plant is cultivated rather than growing wild.
- Share thoughtfully. Add your observation to iNaturalist, review its location privacy settings and leave uncertain identifications open for others to help.
Research use depends on an observation’s quality, identification and licence. Protect sensitive species and private locations when sharing.
Nature thrives on connections.
Flowers feed insects. Plants shelter birds. Fallen leaves support the life beneath our feet. A thoughtful change in one corner can help the wider garden.
Follow the connections between species, then find a practical next step for your patch.