Cow parsley
The umbrella-like clusters of white, frothy flowers of cow parsley are a familiar sight along roadsides, hedgerows and woodland edges.
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Parsley fern
Parsley fern lives up to its name - the pale green fronds form in clusters among rocks and look just like parsley. Look out for it in upland areas, particularly in Wales and Cumbria.
Team Wilder Invasive non-native species
Invasive non-native species are not indigenous or native, to a particular area and cause harm by upsetting the natural balance. Learn how to identify, report and deal with common INNS in Avon. Be part of Team Wilder and support actions for nature at home and in the community to benefit people and wildlife.
Wall barley
The distinctive spiky, or 'bearded', green flower heads of wall barley appear from June to July and are easy to spot in an urban environment as they push their way up through pavements…
Warmley Nature Action Zone
Make a difference for wildlife in Warmley with support from Avon Wildlife Trust.
Launching the Warmley Nature Action Zone!
A new project to transform some of Warmley’s gardens and green spaces for nature gets underway this month, bringing communities closer to the wildlife on their doorstep.
Common cow-wheat
Common cow-wheat is a delicate annual that brightens up the edges of acid woodland and heaths with deep golden flowers in the summer.
Field cow-wheat
Once widespread, this attractive plant has declined as a result of modern agricultural practices and is now only found in four sites in South East England.
Marmalade fly
Our most common hoverfly, the marmalade fly is orange with black bands across its body. It feeds on flowers like tansy, ragwort and cow parsley in gardens, hedgerows, parks and woodlands.
Team Wilder wildlife garden 2024 Geoff in Warmley
Wildlife gardening is a bloomin' great way to help nature near you thrive. This year we are celebrating the amazing gardens across our region, at every scale. Vote for the garden, community space and school you want to win!
Support for Bristol's green spaces
Avon Wildlife Trust recognises Bristol's Western Slopes as a vital wildlife corridor, and stands with those people calling it to be protected from development.
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…