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.
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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…
Wildlife
Our Avon region is rich in wildlife and beautiful wild places. Find our about wildlife on your doorstep. Get inspired to take action to support wildlife where you live.
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!
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…
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.
Wild strawberry
The Wild strawberry produces miniature, edible versions of the juicy red fruits we so enjoy. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come along to a Wildlife…
Harbourside Wildlife
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…
Extending knowledge and skills with My Wild Child and Wildlife Watch
Debbie volunteers for our My Wild Child and Wildlife Watch projects in Bristol, because it provides her with an opportunity to extend her skills and knowledge of delivering learning through nature…
Wildlife Watch
Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts. It has a and the UK’s leading environmental action club for children. Activities are varied and practical, designed to nurture curiosity and learning about the natural world; examples include badger watching, bat detecting, wildlife campaigning and pond dipping.
Fundraise for wildlife
Whether you’re baking for badgers, dancing for dragonflies or running for reptiles, by fundraising for Avon Wildlife Trust you will be helping restore and protect Avon's wildlife for generations to come.
Abseil for Wildlife!
130ft abseil challenge to fundraise for local wildlife.