What are Community Nature Reserves?
A Community Nature Reserve isn’t a traditional nature reserve, it’s a grassroots movement.
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Nextdoor Nature- Somer Valley
Nextdoor Nature - a project to support communities in the Somer Valley who want to create space for people and nature on their doorstep.
Chew Valley Lake
A great place to spot wildfowl including migrating birds feeding in the reed beds around the lake.
Chew Valley Local Group: Jumble sale
The Chew Valley Local Group's annual jumble sale, in aid of Avon Wildlife Trust.
Filming and photography at our nature reserves
Avon Wildlife Trust's nature reserves are an inspiring location for filming and photography. TV, media, and production companies can submit requests to film at our sites, which are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
What is a Community Nature Reserve?
Find out more about Community Nature Reserves and how to set one up in your neighbourhood!
Coombe Brook Valley
Coombe Brook Valley is a little oasis for wildlife, tucked away amongst housing in Fishponds. Drop down via one of the many pathways, following steps to find a babbling brook that winds along the valley bottom. The nature reserve is home to many species of birds, butterflies and is lined with beautiful trees and ferns.
Next Door Nature Somer Valley Project has launched!
We are excited to announce that The Avon Wildlife Trust’s Nextdoor Nature project is starting in Somer Valley!
Nextdoor Nature Somer Valley: Project Update!
Nextdoor Nature is a national campaign by The Wildlife Trusts. Part of Team Wilder’s community-led action for nature’s recovery the campaign aims at empowering and resourcing people to take action…
King’s new National Nature Reserves to leave lasting legacy for people and nature on the Mendip Hills
The south facing slopes of the Mendip Hills have been announced as one of the ‘King’s Series’ of five new National Nature Reserves across the country.
South Gloucestershire Community Nature Reserve Programme
The Community Nature Reserves Programme will support and mobilise residents of South Gloucestershire to help create community nature reserves.
Willsbridge Valley
Former mill, quarry and coal dramway, now an oasis of wildlife, with woodlands, ponds and a wildlife garden.