A mini, festive version of summer’s 30 Days Wild, the 12 Days Wild challenge is a reminder that even during the longest days and darkest nights, the natural world has amazing things to offer. It can help us feel better connected with the outdoors and to each other as thousands of people across the UK take part and share the fun and inspiration online.

Spending time in nature has given many of us a boost this year. We can feel happier and healthier outdoors, and carrying out small, Random Acts of Wildness might just help to banish some blues this winter.

Anyone can sign up online to receive free online activities packed with inspiration www.lincstrust.org.uk/12dayswild

Favourite ideas from The Wildlife Trusts’ team behind the challenge;

• Walking off your Christmas dinner in the local park, nature reserve or woodland
• Recycling your Christmas tree 
• Admiring the beauty of a winter sunset   
• Going for a frosty walk and feeling the crunch underfoot
• Investigating animal tracks
• Finding a rainbow of outdoor colour - still possible in the winter
• Taking close up photos of a frozen world – cobwebs, leaves or ice patterns in a puddle

Join thousands of other people taking part this year across the UK and share your activities, photos and video on social using #12DaysWild.