The Nature Commission is an environmental charity dedicated to protecting and enhancing Guernsey’s natural environment. This is done through several workstreams including education, public engagement, citizen science, State of Nature reporting, long-term data collection and working with businesses and government.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Nature Commission do?
How can I get involved with the Nature Commission?
You can volunteer for the Nature Commission by taking part in citizen science. We have various projects that collect data on insects, birds, seaweed, sharks and mammals. You can find out more here https://naturecommission.gg/citizen-science-projects/#citizen-science-projects
Are there any vacancies within the Nature Commission?
Any current vacancies will be advertised on our vacancies page https://naturecommission.gg/get-involved/vacancies/ and advertised on our social media platforms.
I found a newt/spider/bee etc in my garden, do you want the record?
Yes! We are always happy to take records of any wildlife you see. You can add records of wildlife sightings to the free app, iRecord. Information on downloading and using iRecord can be found here https://naturecommission.gg/media/r3nhbygv/how-to-use-irecord.pdf Records can also be submitted to the Guernsey Biological Records Centre via office@naturecommission.gg .
I’m a business, how can I help nature in Guernsey?
Businesses can support the nature locally through funding of workstreams, participating in education and volunteering opportunities, and by providing needed skills to help the environmental charity sector. To learn more about opportunities for businesses check out https://naturecommission.gg/nature-opportunities-for-businesses/projects/
What nature events are on in Guernsey?
Local environmental charities run various events such as beach cleans, guided walks, public talks and eggcase hunts throughout the year. To find out about upcoming events for this month, check out https://www.naturecommission.gg/upcoming-events/#upcoming-events
Can you talk to our organisation about nature and what you do?
Yes! If you are a school, community group or business we can arrange a date to come and talk about the work of the Nature Commission or about particular topics suitable for schools as part of our ongoing schools’ programme.
How do I contact the Nature Commission?
You can email any queries to office@naturecommission.gg