Living with spiders
Every autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?
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How we manage natural landscapes
Managing Natural Landscapes - Avon Wildlife Trust manages 30 nature reserves across the region, as well as looking after other land in partnership with farmers and landowners. From the rolling hills and valleys of the Mendips and Cotswolds, to the sweep of the Severn Estuary and its low-lying wetlands, our region’s landscapes are inspiring, varied and beautiful. And we’re working hard to help wildlife thrive in ancient woodlands, open wildflower grassland and coastal wetlands across Avon.
Great diving beetle
The Great diving beetle is a large and voracious predator of ponds and slow-moving waterways. Blackish-green in colour, it can be spotted coming to the surface to replenish the air supply it…
Great spider crab
Despite its name, the great spider crab is actually smaller than the more common European spider crab.
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.
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.
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,…
Amazing graze: How nature helps us manage landscapes
Grazing animals play a crucial role in managing grassland areas, including those on Avon Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves.
King diving beetle
Britain's largest 'diving beetle' is an impressive creature, though it's not easy to find.
Winter giving
Support local wildlife this winter by entering our raffle, giving the gift of membership, gifting a donation for a loved one, buying a Grow Wilder gift card or adopting a species.