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A red deer (large brown haired mammal with two antlers atop its head) peaks out from behind a tree trunk in a forest amid a heavy snow storm

Red deer in snow by Joshua Copping

Have a wilder winter

Ways to help wildlife in the cold

During winter it can be hard to find the time to enjoy the natural world, with dark long nights and bad weather confining us to our homes more. But there are lots of ways to include wildlife in your daily life still. Here we've gathered together some top tips and ideas for you. We've also gathered together all the interesting info and observations about what Staffordshire's wildlife is up to during the colder months.

A fox sits in a snow landscape

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A pinecone covered in suet and bird seed hangs from a tree covered in snow

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A great tit sits alert on a snow and moss covered branch

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Discover winter in Staffordshire

What's wildlife up to during colder months

Go green while doing your Christmas shopping

If you're doing the bulk of your Christmas shopping online this year please consider using easyfundraising. This online tool gives proceeds from over 7,500 brands to our charity for FREE each time you use easyfundraising while you shop. These donations will help your local wildlife SO MUCH, so please sign up to support us – it's really quick and easy to do.

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Shop sustainably with us

We've got a great selection of gifts and stocking fillers in our shop at The Wolseley Centre, so do pop in an have a look next time you're visiting us. You can also head to our online shop to browse a selection of wildlife Christmas cards and gifts.

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Our 2025 wildlife calendar celebrates some of Staffordshire's amazing species! The perfect gift for so many people and something they can enjoy looking each and everyday during 2025.

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A white ceramic mug with Staffordshire Rocks text and the outline of a rocky landscape, sitting on a round wooden table with cones and Christ

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Visit our Teemill store to browse sustainably sourced clothing and gifts designs for nature lovers.

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Short-eared owl flies against a snowy backdrop.

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Dontsendmeacard(.com), instead go green and send a digital wintry wildlife message! By donating the money you would have spent on cards and postage, you'll also be helping out local wildlife.

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More ideas to help you have a wild winter

Explore the below links for some more inspiration of ways you can help the environment and wildlife, or simply enjoy spending some time outside this winter.