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Make a difference for nature this summer by taking part in the Big Butterfly Count
Did you know that there are 59 species of butterfly in the UK and over 2,500 species of moth? Not only are they a stunning sight, but they’re also vital indicators of environmental health, an…
They don’t just bite, sting and buzz! Insects and why we need them
The droning hum of a mosquito disturbing you on a summer’s evening as you try to sleep; the angry buzzing of a wasp as it lands on your jam; the line of ants steadily marching over your sugary…
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.
Why go wild and ways to do it
Hundreds of thousands of people nationwide are taking part in 30 Days Wild, connecting to nature every day in June. You sign up, get a free pack including with a wall chart, wildflower seeds and…
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
Team Wilder Resources Taking over green space in your area!
Why plant wildflowers in autumn?
By Shaun Waycott, Avon Wildlife Trust Wildflower Nursery Manager
We tend to think of spring as the best time to plant. But here at Avon Wildlife Trust’s Wildflower Nursery, we are wondering…
Small businesses: Work for Good
Avon Wildlife Trust looking to assist with community-led wildlife projects in the Somer Valley!
Avon Wildlife Trust’s Nextdoor Nature project is now working in the Somer Valley and we are inviting applications for people to tell us their community-led wildlife project ideas.
Celebrating the My Wild City Project
The My Wild City project in Bristol comes to an end but the legacy is just beginning!
With support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Avon Wildlife Trust has been working for over…
Why bother with bats?
Bats get a bad rap. Deemed blood suckers, they are associated with vampires. Yet bats help humanity in many ways. Let us clear up the myth first. Yes, there is a vampire bat but only in the…