Grenville Johnson, St George Wildlife Champion
Bristol is full of people transforming their neighbourhoods into nature-friendly spaces to benefit both wildlife and people.
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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.
Wildlife Champions
As part of Avon Wildlife Trust's aim to see 1 in 4 people in Avon taking action for nature by 2030, we are setting up a network of Wildlife Champions to facilitate a movement of community action for nature, based on peer-led advice and training. This is part of our Team Wilder approach and will be boosted by a Team Wilder Ecologist and a Wildlife Champions Assistant. The project has received a grant of over £235,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund
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.
Inner-city wildlife garden opens its gates
By Grenville Johnson, Avon Wildlife Trust Wildlife Champion, and St George in Bloom chair and founder
My wildlife journey began in 2004 after I retired as head teacher. Born, raised and…
Network of Wildlife Champions to become cornerstone of nature movement at Avon Wildlife Trust
Avon Wildlife Trust has received a grant of over £235,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help establish a network of Wildlife Champions across the region.
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.
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…
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!
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.
White campion
At night, the pretty, white blooms of white campion produce a heady scent, attracting feeding moths. Look for this wildflower along hedgerows and roadside verges, and on waste ground.
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…