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The wild delights of our local rivers
Rivers are perhaps the most dynamic of all our habitats in the UK – they shape landscapes, connect communities and provide homes for otters, kingfishers and a whole host of other wildlife.
Foraging in Bristol
Late summer is rich with nuts and berries ripening on hedgerows and trees in the city as well as country. Gathering and eating wild food is a great experience. It helps you get up-close-and-…
Avon Wildlife Trust are delighted at North Somerset Council’s recent Declaration of an Ecological Emergency
North Somerset Council’s declaration of an Ecological Emergency at their Council meeting on Tuesday 10 November signals another positive step for nature and wildlife in Avon.
Diptera and the mysterious bee-fly: A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
What does it mean to be a fly? True flies are a group of insects, which are characterized by their two wings. That gives them the name Diptera from the Greek “di” (two) and “Pteron” meaning wing…
My time as a project assistant: A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
It’s been a busy 4 months! I have been trying for years to gain a career in conservation, in particular with The Wildlife Trusts. This is how I got on.
Thistles - Not just a prickly menace! A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
Everyone has heard of and seen thistles, and - if they have been unlucky enough - felt them too!
Monitoring during the spring, summer and autumn: A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
Arthur takes us through his experience of monitoring biodiversity across North Somerset throughout the surveying seasons.
How well do you know nettles? A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
Stinging nettles are one of our most underappreciated plant species, likely due to their reputation as painful weeds. But the humble nettle may be one of our most important wild plants. Let me…
Flower power - Getting to know the thick-legged flower beetle: A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
You might be aware that pollinators are vital to our diet and their own respective ecosystem, and that beetles are strange and beautiful - but you might not know that many beetles are indeed…
"I hope that by showing my daughter that nature is my safe space, it may become hers too." - A Father's Day blog
For Father's Day, our Youth Officer, Connor, shares the joy of being able to spend time in nature with his newborn daughter.
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