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How we are run
Our board of trustees oversee all aspects of the governance and strategic direction of Avon Wildlife Trust. They give their time for free and bring a range of vital skills and experience to support our staff, volunteers and senior management team.
What is an ecological emergency, and what can I do about it?
Back in early February, which was incredibly just three months ago, we made an important announcement about nature in Bristol alongside Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees. In the announcement, an ‘…
Team Wilder Resources How to run a fundraising event
Team Wilder Resources How to run a fundraising event
Run for wildlife
Whether you’re a slower-paced rabbit or speedy hare, there are many challenges you can take part in throughout the year to raise funds for Avon Wildlife Trust. Join the race to put nature on the path to recovery by signing up for a local running event.
Send a postcard about what nature means to you
We can help you start the conversation about nature - with yourself, your friends and with your wider community.
About us
Avon Wildlife Trust is the longest established charity working towards nature’s recovery across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. We care for nature reserves, run educational and community programmes helping people of all ages connect with nature. We work with landowners to create connected landscapes for wildlife. We are part of the wider network of 46 Wildlife Trusts across the UK.
What is bottom trawling?
Sir David Attenborough’s new documentary ‘Ocean’ shines a light on the devastation that bottom trawling wreaks on seabeds. Here we explain more about what bottom trawling is.
Mad about Moths; Batty about Butterflies
A delicate fold of colour gently skips its way across the garden. Your eyes try to follow it, but it has caught a breeze and is quickly carried away above the tree tops, never to be seen again.…
We need to talk about wasps
It’s likely to be a bumper year for wasps. With a reputation as a serial ruiner of picnics, this may not feel like great news, but do they deserve a bit more love?
What is a Community Nature Reserve?
Find out more about Community Nature Reserves and how to set one up in your neighbourhood!
Pet owners urged to help keep wildlife and livestock safe
Avon Wildlife Trust ask the public to keep dogs on leads throughout the year to protect nature.