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Book Grow WilderWelcome to Grow Wilder
Grow Wilder was established in 2012 as an urban growing hub, learning centre, and wildflower nursery for Bristol and surrounding areas.
Avon Wildlife Trust has a vision to establish Grow Wilder as a special place that engages and inspires local people and communities to support nature’s recovery. Through demonstration, learning, and events, Grow Wilder connects people with nature, to restore and conserve natural habitats in Bristol and beyond.
Come and visit us to find out more
We are open Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 5.00pm
181 Frenchay Park Rd, Bristol, BS16 1HB
Grow Wilder is well connected to walking, cycling and bus routes.
If travelling by car, Begbrook Social Club has kindly offered space in their car park which is located nearby - less than a five-minute walk away.
We are also open on certain weekends for markets and special events. Please contact us or check social media for the latest updates.
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Wildflower nursery
Explore the wildflower nursery with a range of living seed banks on site.
We sell native wildflowers grown in our nursery from responsibly collected seeds in our nature reserves. We can help you to select plants for a nature-rich garden, community project or landscaping scheme – just email us to enquire.
We also welcome large orders with advance notice.
Volunteer with us
We have lots of opportunities for people to get involved with volunteering at Grow Wilder.
Wild Work Days
Why not get your team together for a Wild Work Day? Give your staff a real insight into how we are working to improve the environment for nature
Our five year strategy
Following Bristol City Council’s announcement of an ecological emergency, we want Grow Wilder to aid the urgent activity that needs to take place to enable nature's recovery.
In 2012, Grow Wilder was set up as a response to the negative impacts of modern food growing systems. Since then the site has expanded activities to become a deeply valued urban wildlife site, community hub and education centre.
The people we work with
A beautiful oasis giving us a "Wave of Hope". Well structured and organised. My sister and I will be back. All the staff very approachable and friendly... blessings of bird song to all...
Grow Leader Course
Would you like a career inspiring people to engage with nature? Do you want to gain experience within the environmental sector?
Learn about ecological land management, therapeutic wildlife gardening and organic food growing with a focus on developing projects where people and wildlife can thrive.