Freshwater
The rain-soaked lands of Britain and Northern Ireland are rich in rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, canals and ditches. Whether natural or artificial, they are the life-force behind the wildlife we…
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Freshwater pearl mussel
Freshwater pearl mussels spend their adult lives nestled in the river bed of fast flowing, rocky streams, filter feeding the water.
Wildlife Explorers (0-5 years) 2 December
Let's make Wednesdays a little wilder, with your 0-5 year olds!
Wildlife Explorers (0-5 years) 4 November
Let's make Wednesdays a little wilder, with your 0-5 year olds!
Explore
Discover our nature reserves across Avon and explore the region's landscapes. Join one of our events or training courses to learn about wildlife, food growing, traditional crafts like hedgelaying, or our flagship Grow Leader course.
Wildlife Explorers (0-5 years) 25 November
Let's make Wednesdays a little wilder, with your 0-5 year olds!
Wildlife Explorers (0-5 years) 11 November
Let's make Wednesdays a little wilder, with your 0-5 year olds!
Wildlife Explorers (0-5 years) 16 December
Let's make Wednesdays a little wilder, with your 0-5 year olds!
Lesser weever fish
One of the only venomous fish to be found in British waters, the lesser weever fish is certainly one to watch out for!
Meet the tompot blenny - ‘The small fish with a big personality’
Marine wildlife expert Paul Naylor dives into the world of one of his favourite fish.
Explore Weston Big Wood
Autumn is here. Time to wander in the wild and wonder at the changes. A wood is alive with seasonal transformation with leaves turning different colours and mysterious fungi emerging in autumnal…
Avon Wildlife Trust’s Wild Isles locations revealed as spectacular new series explores British wildlife
Avon Wildlife Trusts is proud to support new BBC Attenborough series