Snowdrops – winter superstars
Snowdrops are powerful signs of resilience. They look so delicate with their white flowers nodding bell-like on a stem, but they are tough, making their way through the frozen earth when little…
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Snowdrops Summoning the Spring
As the days grow noticeably longer and we become increasingly impatient for the warmth of the sun to return, the strong-willed snowdrop is rising from the frosted ground, signalling that winter is…
Snowdrop
Perhaps the first sign that spring is just around the corner is the snowdrop poking its way through the frosted soil of a woodland, churchyard or garden. From January, look for its famous nodding…
Lapwing
The distinctive rounded wings of the lapwing are displayed beautifully when it wheels around a winter sky in a massive flock. In spring, these flocks disperse and some birds breed in the UK.…
Uncertain Future for Local Wildlife Sites Highlighted in Darren Jones MP Visit to Lawrence Weston Moor
The future of Bristol’s Local Wildlife Sites and their lack of protection was under discussion this afternoon when Darren Jones, Bristol North West MP, visited Lawrence Weston Moor with Avon…
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…
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Wildlife, Planning and Development
As the need for housing rises, it's more important than ever to protect wildlife, habitats and landscapes across our region. Find out how housing and infrastructure developments can be built in a way that provide people with greener, inspirational homes and allows wildlife to flourish. Find out about the European and UK policies and laws which currently protect wildlife and nature, and the work Avon Wildlife Trust does to influence planners and local authorities. Learn about what you can do to comment and respond to a planning application.
Wading into autumn
For many birdwatchers things are just hotting up! We might have reached the end of summer, but this is when a group of birds known as waders start to appear on our shores. Here are ten waders to…
Finding Ancient and Veteran Trees
Something odd is happening in the woods. People are standing around a large tree, staring up into the branches, peering into bark crevices, kneeling down to look under the roots. Then they produce…
Standing up for wildlife this September
Local people are standing up for wildlife this September by taking on the 30ks Wilder challenge. The challenge asks individuals to take on 30 kilometers in nature within 30 days and raise a…
Autumn planting and mini meadows
Autumn is an ideal time of year to get planting! The ground is still warm from summer as the season changes. It's time to tuck in your wildflower plant babies, ready for spring. Our urban…