My birding
A couple of years ago Nick took the plunge and bought into a bird watching holiday company, and at a stroke his hobby became his livelihood.
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Our people
The Trust employs about 50 full and part time staff who are all strongly committed to the work of the charity and its work for Somerset’s natural world.
Young People
Children are happier, healthier and more creative when they’re connected to nature – and the same goes for adults.
The UK’s biggest nature challenge returns this summer, and people across Somerset are encouraged to get involved
Somerset Wildlife Trust is urging the public to spend time in nature this June to celebrate the tenth birthday of 30 Days Wild.
People Support Mentor
We're looking for volunteers to support the delivery of free nature and wellbeing courses in the Mendip Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
How to do a butterfly transect - young people's workshop
Learn how to carry out a butterfly transect at Chancellor's Farm. This event is for 16 - 30 year olds
Volunteering opportunities - Opportunities for young people
We have a variety of opportunities for those ages 16-30 to get involved in volunteering at Somerset Wildlife Trust.
Coexistence: People and Wildlife Together (GMF 2023)
Over the last few years, we’ve seen many exciting species reintroductions across the UK. The reintroduction of these native species is one aspect of tackling the ecological and climate emergencies. If our ecosystem is healthy and functioning, these returning species will thrive and be a barometer for the successful recovery of nature.
Land caddis
The land caddis is the only caddisfly in the UK to spend its entire time on land, with no stage in water. Look in oak leaf litter over winter to see the grainy cases of the larvae, in which they…
Young people across Somerset taking matters into their own hands for nature
Somerset Wildlife Trust’s Youth Forum celebrates a year of empowering young people to make a difference for nature, wildlife and climate.
Wood warbler
Look for the wood warbler singing from the canopy of oak woodlands in the north and west of the UK. Green above, it has a distinctive, bright yellow throat and eyestripe.
Keeled skimmer
The keeled skimmer is a dragonfly of heaths and commons with shallow pools. It has a skittish and weak flight, and is on the wing in summer and early autumn.