Opportunities to learn
Nature is amazing. Our programmes and courses, for people of all ages, will help you explore the natural world and learn more about our fantastic local wildlife.
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Want to develop new skills and help local wildlife flourish? Fancy a nature-rich day out? Do you need to swap your screen for a spade and enjoy a team-building day that makes a difference? Welcome – you’re in the right place!
My Wild City Get Involved
Find out how you can take action for nature in the city.
Families
Nature is good for us and it’s all around – you just need to know where to look. From wild play sessions and Wildlife Watch groups, to family memberships and free days out, there are so many ways to explore nature on your doorstep. Get out and go wild!
Wellbeing with nature for families and young people
Wrap up warm, dig out your wellies, and check out our top tips for supporting you and your child’s wellbeing as winter draws to a close.
National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery – and with it National Lottery funding for good causes like heritage, arts, sport and charities – was established in 1994. Every ticket sold contributes funds to good causes across the UK. National Lottery funding through the National Lottery Heritage Fund is one of The Wildlife Trusts most important sources of income and has helped us to achieve many amazing things for people and wildlife over the years.
Aviva volunteering opportunities
Volunteering opportunities exclusively for employees of Aviva.
Nextdoor Nature Lottery Fund
Nextdoor Nature empowers people to take action for nature where they live! Avon Wildlife Trust will be working to support BS1 and BS5 communities with the skills, tools, and opportunity to help wildlife flourish near them.
Bristol’s Hidden Local Wildlife Sites to be Havens for People and Nature, thanks to National Lottery support
A project to reveal some of Bristol’s hidden spaces for wildlife gets underway this week led by Avon Wildlife Trust in partnership with Bristol City Council, with initial support* for National…
New Wild Tots group set up by family inspired by the community engagement of Avon Wildlife Trust
Faye Jackson set up Wild Tots which was inspired by Avon Wildlife Trust’s outdoor learning programmes and supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery
Bristol's Hidden Havens for Nature to be Transformed for People and Wildlife thanks to National Lottery players
A three-year project to transform some of Bristol’s hidden spaces for nature and bring communities closer to the wildlife within them, gets underway this month.
Developing imagination, confidence and responsibility with My Wild Child
Spending time in nature from a young age can positively influence children as they grow older. Our My Wild Child sessions offer families with toddlers in Bristol the opportunity to connect with…