Practical Conservation
Our Bright Future have worked on many projects improving green spaces for people and wildlife while developing the skills of young people.
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Conservation grazing
There are a multitude of grazing animal species which help us manage the land across our reserves. Some are owned and looked after by tenant graziers, while others are living wild and are just as appreciated.
Meet our new four-legged conservation officers!
This week we’ve welcomed four Exmoor Ponies to our Folly Farm nature reserve in the Chew Valley to start work as our conservation assistants! This sturdy native breed is excellent for conservation…
Bristol welcomes goats to Hengrove Mounds nature reserve
We’ve welcomed our newest nature conservation recruits to local wildlife site Hengrove Mounds - goats! Over 75 local people came along to find out more about how Street Goats can help our city’s…
Small businesses: Work for Good
Support us through your sales! Your small business can help us make a BIG difference. Please support us by donating a £ or % from the sales of your products or services to Avon Wildlife Trust. Pledge your donation today in a legal, simple and sustainable way via our Work for Good page.
Gordano Valley Conservation Group Volunteer
The Gordano Valley Conservation Group is a group that meet on selected Sundays to complete conservation activities.
Prince’s Trust – “Get Started in Conservation” Course
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the learning work at Avon Wildlife Trust has had to adjust its ways of working to keep engaging young people with nature whilst on lockdown or whilst schools…
Decorating for Christmas the natural way
Using elements from the earth to create natural Christmas decorations is a great way to reduce waste, make your home smell great naturally, and celebrate your love for nature. It’s likely you have…
Avon Wildlife Trust Supports Stoke Park Conservation Work
Avon Wildlife Trust supports the conservation work Bristol City Council is doing on the Stoke Park estate, which includes work to restore and improve wildflower-rich grassland.
Wild Paths: Film celebrates legacy of conservation career programme
The Wild Paths programme aimed to bring new talent into practical nature conservation across five local Wildlife Trusts, including here in Avon. A short film has now been launched to celebrate the…
An update from our four-legged conservation assistants at Folly Farm
Just before Christmas last year we introduced four Exmoor ponies to our Folly Farm nature reserve in the Chew Valley. The ponies came from the Moorland Mousie Trust, a charity based down on Exmoor…
My time as a project assistant: A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
It’s been a busy 4 months! I have been trying for years to gain a career in conservation, in particular with The Wildlife Trusts. This is how I got on.