Young people
Do you want to gain skills and experience in nature conservation and meet like-minded people? Our Youth Programme, for people aged 14-25 could be for you.
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Our people
Avon Wildlife Trust's dedicated staff team work with partners, volunteers, and supporters to restore nature and allow wildlife to thrive across the West of England.
My career path
As a Trainee Reserves officer at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Dale is lucky enough that he can take his passion for wildlife to work with him, with a job that will set him up for a career in…
Wildlife Monitoring Youth Volunteer – Green Shoots
Avon Wildlife Trust are currently working with a group of young people on Green Shoots, an underused patch of land they are improving for nature and people. We are looking for young people aged 18…
Local wildflowers for bees and people
A wildflower is more than just a pretty face. Wildflowers provide food for pollinating insects. Without wildflowers, there are no pollinators. It has been estimated that 80% of our western diet…
The value of nature for children and young people
Did you rediscover your love of nature during lockdown? I know many of us did. From large nature reserves through to small pockets of wildness, dens and rope swings have popped up, new paths have…
Our vulnerable people and fundraising policy
Our fundraising activities contact members of the public and individual supporters through a variety of communication channels, including in person, mail, email, social media, text and telephone. As a charity we protect the dignity of vulnerable people who choose to donate or raise funds for Avon Wildlife Trust.
Wellbeing with nature for families and young people
Wrap up warm, dig out your wellies, and check out our top tips for supporting you and your child’s wellbeing as winter draws to a close.
My Wild City – transforming hidden spaces for wildlife and people
Eight local wildlife sites, eight distinct neighbourhoods across Bristol, eight communities of children, families, professionals and older people, eight hidden havens for wildlife and people. Over…
The Bristol Ecological Emergency Strategy – a blueprint for a more ecologically resilient city for people and for wildlife
When we entered lockdown in March, it was even more apparent to me just how important it was for people to be able to connect with nature on their doorstep. The buzz of insects, wildflowers…
Wild Paths: Film celebrates legacy of conservation career programme
The Wild Paths programme aimed to bring new talent into practical nature conservation across five local Wildlife Trusts, including here in Avon. A short film has now been launched to celebrate the…
Common carder bee
The common carder bee is a fluffy, gingery bumble bee that can often be found in gardens and woods, and on farmland and heaths. It is a social bee, nesting in cavities, old birds' nests and…