I have to admit how little I knew about slugs and snails before reading the latest Wild About Gardens guide. The RHS and The Wildlife Trusts have given these incredible creatures a reputation…

A closer look at one of the UK’s most popular beetles.

When people think of rodents, the first things that spring to mind are often negative. For millennia, humans have lived alongside rodents but often viewed them as pests, due to their habit of…

The iconic Bristol harbourside is known for its scenery, boats, restaurants, and quintessential laid back Bristol vibe, but did you know it’s also home to lots of wildlife? This summer, Avon…

It’s Hedgehog Awareness Week from 30 April to 6 May! Considered a gardener’s best friend, this is a great time of year to make local hedgehogs feel at home in your green space.

Mammal expert Stuart Edmunds introduces this incredible collection of carnivores.

Team Wilder FAQs, Team Wilder Introduction Talk

When I started in my role as Communications Officer for Avon Wildlife Trust a little under a year ago, we were emerging from a wintry lockdown. There was a collective sense of weariness, and a…

Have you spotted any mysterious tracks or unexplained droppings? Wherever you live, be it in the heart of Bristol, in leafy suburbia or somewhere more rural, the Avon area is rich in opportunities…

Imagine a city where whole communities get together to transform gardens and open spaces. From planting for pollinators in our gardens to influencing the space around us, we can all help to make…