Folly Farm
A peaceful unspoilt landscape, with rare wildflower meadows and clear views across the Mendip Hills.
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The welcome return of our summer visitors
The first sighting of a swallow each year is a welcome hint of the summer months ahead. An evocative trilling call overhead was the first indicator this year, as two birds swooped past on my…
What are Community Nature Reserves?
A Community Nature Reserve isn’t a traditional nature reserve, it’s a grassroots movement.
Bristol welcomes goats to Hengrove Mounds nature reserve
We’ve welcomed our newest nature conservation recruits to local wildlife site Hengrove Mounds - goats! Over 75 local people came along to find out more about how Street Goats can help our city’s…
Reserves and Land Management
Our practical conservation volunteer groups carry out essential habitat management tasks for the benefit of local wildlife. Find out more.
Filming and photography at our nature reserves
Avon Wildlife Trust's nature reserves are an inspiring location for filming and photography. TV, media, and production companies can submit requests to film at our sites, which are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
An update from our four-legged conservation assistants at Folly Farm
Just before Christmas last year we introduced four Exmoor ponies to our Folly Farm nature reserve in the Chew Valley. The ponies came from the Moorland Mousie Trust, a charity based down on Exmoor…
Folly Farm Centre wins wedding venue award for third year running
Avon Wildlife Trust’s unique wedding and conference venue at Folly Farm has been recognised by the Hitched Wedding Awards for 2026.
Browne's Folly
Commanding views towards Bath with ancient woodland and flower-rich grasslands where rare orchids grow.
What is a Community Nature Reserve?
Find out more about Community Nature Reserves and how to set one up in your neighbourhood!
UK Government amendments on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill – a welcome step forward, but not the end of the road
After months of campaigning by The Wildlife Trusts and other environmental organisations, the UK Government has tabled amendments to add nature safeguards to Part 3 of the Planning and…
Ebdon Farm
Avon Wildlife Trust has acquired a former dairy farm on the North Somerset Levels and Moors, called Ebdon Farm.