Cockle
The common cockle is a traditional seaside favourite, both for its white shells often found in the sand and for the yummy snack of cockles doused in malt vinegar.
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Dog cockle
This long-lived bivalve can be found buried in the sand on the south and west coasts of the UK.
Cock's-foot
Cock's-foot is a common, tussocky grass of grasslands, woodland rides and cultivated ground - its fluffy, pinky-beige flower heads are quite distinctive.
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
Community Gathering
The Community Gathering brings together the individuals, changemakers, community leaders, grassroots groups and organisations who are leading the way for nature’s recovery in the West of England. Learn about what organisations/local authorities are doing for nature.
Diptera and the mysterious bee-fly: A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
What does it mean to be a fly? True flies are a group of insects, which are characterized by their two wings. That gives them the name Diptera from the Greek “di” (two) and “Pteron” meaning wing…
My time as a project assistant: A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
It’s been a busy 4 months! I have been trying for years to gain a career in conservation, in particular with The Wildlife Trusts. This is how I got on.
Thistles - Not just a prickly menace! A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
Everyone has heard of and seen thistles, and - if they have been unlucky enough - felt them too!
Monitoring during the spring, summer and autumn: A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
Arthur takes us through his experience of monitoring biodiversity across North Somerset throughout the surveying seasons.
How well do you know nettles? A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
Stinging nettles are one of our most underappreciated plant species, likely due to their reputation as painful weeds. But the humble nettle may be one of our most important wild plants. Let me…
Flower power - Getting to know the thick-legged flower beetle: A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
You might be aware that pollinators are vital to our diet and their own respective ecosystem, and that beetles are strange and beautiful - but you might not know that many beetles are indeed…
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.