Wildlife Haven Builders
Earn the materials, build homes for wildlife and leave nature better off.
About
Europe’s gardens, woodlands and wetlands are home to birds, bats and insects whose habitats are under pressure. Wildlife Haven Builders lets your group help, as teams build sustainable bird boxes, insect hotels and bat boxes that give local creatures a safe place to live.
Before building begins, teams earn their materials by completing eco challenges on tablets. The challenges are creative, mental and physical at varying levels of difficulty, and teams send their best people to the challenges they can win.
Strong leadership, strategy and communication make all the difference, as teams can gain an edge by managing several challenges at once.
With materials secured, teams divide roles and build three habitats from 3D plans, then decorate them to agreed criteria. The finished habitats can be donated to a local school, community garden or nature reserve.
Learning outcomes
Wildlife Haven Builders is practical, inclusive and enjoyable, with a positive local impact.
Participants learn about local ecology and how human activity affects birds, bats and insects, and discover simple actions that help these populations thrive.
Earning materials through challenges encourages teams to weigh risk against reward and speak up about the tasks they can complete with confidence.
Clear roles and good communication make the build run smoothly, and quieter colleagues often shine in the tasks that suit them best.
Seeing the finished habitats go to a good home gives the day a lasting purpose and leaves teams proud of what they have achieved together.
Facilitators provide clear guidance throughout, so every team completes its habitats on time and with real care. The relaxed format also makes it an excellent icebreaker for new teams.
Program flow
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Nature briefing
Teams learn about local wildlife and how bird boxes, insect hotels and bat boxes help.
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Eco challenges
Teams complete creative, mental and physical challenges on tablets to earn materials.
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Plan the build
Teams assign roles for building three habitats, matching each task to the right people.
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Build and decorate
Following clear 3D plans, teams build their three timber habitats and decorate them to the agreed criteria.
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Find them a home
The habitats are donated to a local school, community garden or nature reserve.
What is included
Included
- Professional facilitators on the day
- Tablets with the eco challenge app
- Sustainable timber kits and 3D plans
- Tools and decorating materials
- Arranging the donation
Not included
- Venue hire
- Catering and refreshments
- Audiovisual equipment
- Coach transfers
- Branded materials
Frequently asked questions
How many participants can take part?
From 10 to 500, split into smaller teams.
How long does it last?
Around 1.5 hours, including the briefing and wrap-up.
Do we need woodworking skills?
No. The 3D plans are clear, and all tools and materials are provided.
Can it run indoors or outdoors?
Either. We can run it indoors, outdoors or a mix of both, depending on the venue and the season.
Where do the habitats go?
They can be donated to a local school, community garden or nature reserve.
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