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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.
About us
Avon Wildlife Trust is the largest local charity working to protect wildlife and inspire people in the West of England area. We work across the four local authority areas of Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. We care for nature reserves, run educational and community programmes helping people of all ages connect with nature. We work with landowners to created 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.…
What is a Community Nature Reserve?
Find out more about Community Nature Reserves and how to set one up in your neighbourhood!
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 Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
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.