RSPB: Discover the night-time nature near you

Welcome to our new-look e-newsletter! Hello Jonathan When the sun shines the world can generally seem a happier and healthier place. But don't be fooled - our natural world is still very much under threat and we continue apace with our work protecting it and challenging Government to tackle the loss of nature. This month, we're also excited about our new event - Big Wild Sleepout. Read on to find out more about this, plus much, much more.

Sleep outside and fundraise for nature Take part in Big Wild Sleepout - supported by Rightmove and Blacks - between 9-11 August. Put up a tent, build a makeshift shelter or, if you're brave enough, simply sleep out under the stars. You can do it in your own garden, or join us at an organised RSPB sleepout event where we're hosting a range of sleepouts and other night-themed events. You'll not only discover the night-time nature near you, but by getting friends and family to make a donation towards your adventure, you'll also be raising money for conservation projects that protect birds, wildlife and the places they live. > Find out more

Meeting the big challenge Mike Clarke, RSPB Chief Executive, shares his thoughts on growing public support for nature as the most powerful way to meet the challenges our natural world faces. > Find out more

July's tip for your garden To make your lawn a real home for nature, give your mower a rest and leave your grass to grow a bit taller. The flowering plants that bugs love will benefit and longer grass won't dry out so quickly. Take part in Giving Nature a Home for other simple tips like this to give nature a home on your doorstep. > Get your tailored tips

Share and win! Share how you're giving nature a home and encourage others to do the same. Simply upload your photos to Facebook or Instagram or tweet us. And by sharing it with us, you'll be in with a chance of winning some amazing prizes to help make your garden or outdoor space even more wildlife friendly! > Find out how to enter

Relaxed walking and cycling holidays tailored to you We've teamed up with Headwater Holidays - experts in walking and cycling holidays - to bring you a brilliant offer on a range of wildlife focused, self-guided holidays that you can enjoy at your own pace. Book a Headwater break and receive five per cent off the price of your holiday. And for every holiday booked we'll get a seven per cent donation towards our conservation work. It's a win-win situation! > Where will you go?

What's on in your area This month we're focusing on Big Wild Sleepout events. From sleeping out at Ynys-Hir nature reserve, home to this year's BBC Springwatch, or enjoying a night of moth-trapping and bat detecting at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, to camping out at the magical reserve of Coombes Valley, or joining a guided walk along the shores of Loch Lomond, these are just some of the events running across the UK. > Find a Sleepout event near you Support us > Become a member Get a free Handbook of garden wildlife or a minibug box when you join today. > RSPB online shop Shop to give nature a home where you live. > Fundraise while you shop Raise money for nature every time you shop online. > Other ways to support us Discover other ways to help save nature.