St George's mushroom
A lovely pale cream colour to begin with these stout mushrooms begin to turn a buff colour and the cap surface will crack as they age.
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Grenville Johnson, St George Wildlife Champion
Bristol is full of people transforming their neighbourhoods into nature-friendly spaces to benefit both wildlife and people.
Team Wilder BS5 Garden St George in Bloom
Grenville Johnson converted his urban garden in BS5 into restorative, beautiful and functional outdoor space. He also enhances wildlife habitats for the benefit of people and wildlife in his community. Prepare to be inspired, amazed and motivated about small urban gardens becoming a wildlife haven.
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
My Wild Life – Georgia Moore
Georgia is Supporter Care Manager at Avon Wildlife Trust, working to connect members and supporters with nature from home, as well as making sure your kind donations are making a difference to…
Diptera and the mysterious bee-fly: A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
What does it mean to be a fly? True flies are a group of insects, which are characterized by their two wings. That gives them the name Diptera from the Greek “di” (two) and “Pteron” meaning wing…
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.
Thistles - Not just a prickly menace! A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
Everyone has heard of and seen thistles, and - if they have been unlucky enough - felt them too!
Gorse shieldbug
As the name suggests, this large shieldbug is often found on gorse bushes.
Monitoring during the spring, summer and autumn: A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
Arthur takes us through his experience of monitoring biodiversity across North Somerset throughout the surveying seasons.
Common gorse
Windy, open moors covered in bright yellow, spiky common gorse bushes and purple heathers are synonymous with what we call 'wild' landscapes, but it can be seen in many habitats, from…
How well do you know nettles? A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
Stinging nettles are one of our most underappreciated plant species, likely due to their reputation as painful weeds. But the humble nettle may be one of our most important wild plants. Let me…