Willsbridge Valley
Former mill, quarry and coal dramway, now an oasis of wildlife, with woodlands, ponds and a wildlife garden.
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Volunteering
Volunteering is for everyone. We aim to empower a growing community that is supporting nature conservation across Avon, inspiring and resourcing people to take action for Wildlife.
Aviva volunteering opportunities
Volunteering opportunities exclusively for employees of Aviva.
Youth Volunteering: Oskar's experience
Oskar writes about his experience of attending Youth Volunteering sessions at Grow Wilder, as part of his Duke of Edinburgh award.
Volunteering with Avon Wildlife Trust - Oliver Evans
Over the last academic year (2017/18) I have been volunteering at Avon wildlife trust at two different branches, Feed Bristol and the pollinator corridors team.
Volunteering with Avon Wildlife Trust's Wild City Action Team
Having started volunteering in the office answering volunteer enquiries, I was keen to have a practical placement with one of our conservation teams so that I could get a feel for what they do. I…
Why volunteering for nature gives back more than you expect
When people think about volunteering for nature, they often focus on the difference they can make to wildlife and local green spaces. But many volunteers discover that the experience changes them…
Avon Wildlife Trust calls for action to restore declining wildlife: visit to Willsbridge Mill nature reserve by Kingswood MP Chris Skidmore
Avon Wildlife Trust is calling for action to restore declining wildlife in South Gloucestershire and throughout the country.
North Somerset Levels and Moors Restoration Project
Our work on the North Somerset Levels and Moors is helping to restore a rare and valuable wetland habitat near to the Severn Estuary. Semi-aquatic plants on the moorland, wildflower meadows on the ridges and ancient woodlands all make up this beautiful and special landscape, and a range of birds, plants and invertebrates all depend on this landscape to thrive. We are working with partners Natural England, the Environment Agency, the Internal Drainage Board and North Somerset Council as well as our funders, Wessex Water, to improve this unique landscape for wildlife.
The magnificent maple
The magnificent maple of Willsbridge Valley nature reserve is a veteran tree.
Volunteering Opportunities
Browse our current volunteering opportunities and help wildlife in your local area. There are volunteering opportunities across the UK, from supporting events, to community gardening and species surveying.
Lovely Ladybirds
A closer look at one of the UK’s most popular beetles.