Young people
Do you want to gain skills and experience in nature conservation and meet like-minded people? Our Youth Programme, for people aged 14-25 could be for you.
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The value of nature for children and young people
Did you rediscover your love of nature during lockdown? I know many of us did. From large nature reserves through to small pockets of wildness, dens and rope swings have popped up, new paths have…
Wellbeing with nature for families and young people
Wrap up warm, dig out your wellies, and check out our top tips for supporting you and your child’s wellbeing as winter draws to a close.
Our people
We are grateful for the help of our incredible community of members, volunteers, and all our partners, funders and supporters. Our dedicated staff team work with these partners and supporters so that together we can restore nature and allow wildlife to thrive across the West of England.
How to create a vertical garden
Gardening doesn’t need to be restricted to the ground - bring your walls to life for wildlife! Many types of plants will thrive in a green wall, from herbs and fruit to grasses and ferns.
Myth-busting bats, newts and the economy vs nature protections
There has been widespread misinformation blaming nature as a blocker to growth in the run up to the Chancellor’s speech this week, writes Joe Keegan, public affairs officer at The Wildlife Trusts…
Team Wilder Create a Mini Meadow at home
Create a mini meadow at home in your garden to look beautiful and create important habitat space for wildlife. Be part of Team Wilder and take action for nature.
How to create a mini pond
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.
How to create a hedgehog hole
Help hedgehogs get around by making holes and access points in fences and barriers to link up the gardens in your neighbourhood.
Local wildflowers for bees and people
A wildflower is more than just a pretty face. Wildflowers provide food for pollinating insects. Without wildflowers, there are no pollinators. It has been estimated that 80% of our western diet…
How to create a container garden for wildlife
Pots and containers are a great way of introducing wildlife features onto patios, or outside the front door. They are also perfect for small gardens or spaces like window ledges or roofs. Herbs,…
Our vulnerable people and fundraising policy
Our fundraising activities contact members of the public and individual supporters through a variety of communication channels, including in person, mail, email, social media, text and telephone. As a charity we protect the dignity of vulnerable people who choose to donate or raise funds for Avon Wildlife Trust.