My wild job
Hi! I’m Gemma and I am the Campaigns Assistant for Essex Wildlife Trust. In my job, I try to share my passion for nature with others, while encouraging people to love, care and take action for…
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We are always looking for passionate people to join our team. If you have an interest in nature conservation, we would love to hear from you. Browse our current job opportunities.
Autumn: the gardener’s friend
The wind gusts in restless bursts, the leaves rustle at your feet, you notice a sharpening of the sunlight in the morning… and just like that, summer has gone. All around us, nature is signalling…
Grow Leader Course - thanks for getting in touch!
We're thrilled you're interested in the Grow Leader course - we'll be in touch soon to talk to you about the next course and how you can get involved. If you have any questions in the meantime, email us on learning@avonwildlifetrust.org.ukÂ
Our Bright Future - thanks for getting in touch!
We're thrilled you're interested in Our Bright Future - we'll be in touch soon to talk to you about what's coming up and how you can get involved. If you have any questions in the meantime, email us on ourbrightfuture@avonwildlifetrust.org.ukÂ
My spa day
For Lucy, the wind and salty spray of the Atlantic Ocean is more relaxing than any spa treatment and being surrounded by amazing wildlife, like Common Dolphins, Minke Whales and Harbour Porpoise…
Bumblebee mimic hoverfly
This furry hoverfly does an impressive job of impersonating a bee.
Brent goose
The brent goose flies to the UK for the milder winter. Two populations arrive: those with dark bellies can be found around Eastern England; while those with pale bellies can be found in the North…
Somerset’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty receive grant of £248,900 from the government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund
• 68 projects have been awarded grants between £62k and £3.8 million to kick-start a pipeline of nature-based projects while creating and retaining jobs.
• First funding round sees £40…
My gateway
John has been attending the Recovery Project at Idle Valley Nature Reserve for three years. After being diagnosed with dyslexia and getting bullied for several years at school, he was left with…
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.
Crab apple
The Crab apple is familiar as a small tree that produces yellow-green, rounded fruit that is used for making jellies and wines. It can be found in woods and hedges, as well as in cultivated…