Unsung heroes: Incredible insects on our doorstep
National Insect Week (22-28 June) gave us an opportunity to celebrate some of the smallest but most important creatures in our environment.
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Seeking summer spiders
Summer is a great time to go spider spotting, in your garden, green space, and around your home
Securing a flourishing future for wildlife and people together
Chief Executive, Leah McNally, introduces Avon Wildlife Trust's refreshed strategy for 2030.
Get voting! Vote opens on new wildlife banknotes, which highlight conservation efforts across the UK
You can vote on the new wildlife faces of our bank notes. Let’s dive in to the Bank of England’s shortlist of 18 species…
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…
Creating Pollinator Pathways
For the past two years we’ve been working on connecting the Cotswold hills and the Mendips with new tree planting and wildflower meadows to create a wildlife corridor for pollinators. A project…
Join the Community Gathering bringing people together for positive change
Irene Correia, People and Wildlife Manager, shares why she's excited to host The Community Gathering on 11 July 2026.
30 Days Wild: Let your inner child go wild this June
Abbie Hall, Communications Officer, reflects on childhood nature memories and the ways we can revive them with 30 Days Wild.
Behind the Scenes in Lou’s Secret Garden
We get a glimpse into Lou's incredible wildlife garden, which was recently featured on Sir David Attenborough's Secret Garden series for the BBC.
The day Sir David Attenborough visited Avon Wildlife Trust
Ahead of Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday on 8th May 2026, we're reaching into our archives to retell the story of his first visit to Avon Wildlife Trust in 1985.