
Build a better world for bugs this Insect Week
Did you know that 41% of insect species face extinction? The loss of their habitats and overuse of pesticides are two major reasons why these little creatures are dying out eight times faster than…
Did you know that 41% of insect species face extinction? The loss of their habitats and overuse of pesticides are two major reasons why these little creatures are dying out eight times faster than…
Waste and wildlife in the same sentence usually conjures thoughts of sea turtles choking on plastic bags and other distressing scenes, but sustainable waste solutions company GENeco are showing…
This week’s blog has been written by Arif Jamal, who is currently on our Grow Leader course, an eight week programme at our Grow Wilder site which aims to develop an understanding of basic growing…
Festival season has well and truly started, so what better way to connect and celebrate the natural world than with the Festival of Nature? It’s the largest event of its kind in the UK, with…
Volunteers' Week takes place from 1 – 7 June and is an opportunity for us to sing the praises of those people who donate their time to help our local wildlife thrive.
It’s back! 30 Days Wild kicks off on 1 June, challenging people to do something for nature every day for 30 days.
Did you know that bees provide us with every third mouthful of food we eat? Without bees, we would be unable to grow lots of our favourite foods, including tomatoes, blueberries, green beans and…
Want to get some wildflowers into your garden but not sure how? Don't have a garden but have room for a pot or two or maybe a window box? Then let Shaun Waycott from Grow Wilder's…
Hedgehogs as we know them today have lived here for at least half a million years. Now in drastic decline, they’re facing some serious challenges, particularly in rural areas. However, they are…
It’s a very special day here for us at Avon Wildlife Trust – not only is 22 April celebrated as Earth Day, but it also marks the start of the Green Match Fund week, which means that for one week…