Lee Copplestone
Wilder Organising
Sparking a people-powered movement for nature and wildlife.
What is Wilder Organising?
Wilder Organising is about people coming together to shape the future of their communities - for nature, for each other, and for future generations. They help create the people-powered engine of the #TeamWilder movement by building relationships, skills and confidence at a local level, to turn ideas into action.
Wilder Organising sparks a movement for change by unlocking the power and potential already present in your community.
What we do
A Wilder Organiser listens to what matters most to you and supports to create change. They empower residents like you to lead and develop your own ideas, build connections with like-minded neighbours and turn those ideas into something bigger.
Linden Parsons
We are community led so don’t come to neighbourhoods with any preconceptions or ready-made ideas. We:
- Build relationships and support your ideas from the ground up
- Listen to what matters to you
- Strengthen and connect people, places and ideas, and grow leadership in communities
- Support you to organise and take action for nature-positive change
- Amplify community voices in decision-making
- Recruit, train, coach, and mentor Volunteer Wilder Organisers. This could be you!
Wilder Organisers also work behind the scenes building trust with councils, organisations, schools and other local stakeholders to connect local voices where it matters.
Why it matters
Wilder Organising is bottom-up change, not top down conservation. It’s creating a future where nature is part of everyday life, whether that’s fighting for improved green spaces, taking on housing developers to make more space for nature, or transforming streets for wildlife, Wilder Organisers are here to support you.
Where we work
Our wilder Organisers are currently embedded in neighbourhoods in Leamington and Nuneaton, working with residents and supporting grassroots action.
Lee Copplestone
Our work in Nuneaton
Lee Copplestone is our organiser in Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough. He works with residents and stakeholders based in Attleborough and Chilvers Coton.
Our work in Leamington
Jo Harper is our organiser in Leamington and Warwick: Working with residents and stakeholders across Brunswick and Willes.
Get Involved
Do you have an idea for your local area?
You don’t need to be an expert, everyone has something to offer and the power to make change.
Let’s start a conversation!
Community Hub & Resources
Whether you’re just starting out or already taking action, we’ve gathered useful tools, templates and tips to help you. Take a look at the resources below and learn more about how you can make a positive difference to wildlife in your local area.
