Fife Nature Records Centre

Getting involved

Get involved by recording the wildlife you come across in everyday life. Explore some of the other opportunities below.

Learn more on our recording wildlife and submitting records page. 

Attend a nature event

Recording nature is important all year round.

Fife Council, alongside several partners, hosted a successful 'Discovering Nature in Fife Week' in 2026, engaging people in nature recording.

Hear more from spokesperson for Environment and Climate Change, Cllr Wincott about the event.

We are working on our next Discovering Nature Week event which will take place in 2027.

Take part in citizen science surveys

There are many organised wildlife and nature surveys that anyone can take part in. These activities collect information in a consistent way to help with research and conservation.

Whether you are just starting out or have lots of experience, and if you have a little or a lot of time to give, there is something for everyone.

An overview of a wide range of opportunities can be found on the NatureScot website.

For more local surveys, visit the Transforming Fife’s Greenspaces project.

Support local conservation

Getting involved is a great way to learn more about nature, meet other people and help wildlife.

There are many groups, projects and organisations helping to record and protect wildlife in Fife and nearby areas:

Further information

There are many national organisations that help record, understand and protect wildlife. Many also offer opportunities to learn more about wildlife and get involved in surveys, projects and local activities.

A few are listed below:

Last updated: 02 Oct 2026