Somerset has some of the most spectacular and internationally-recognised habitats and wildlife in the country. We have beautiful and rare creatures like the Large Blue butterfly and the Eurasian bittern, important populations of Greater horseshoe bats and other incredible species such as Great white egrets, Red deer, Round-leaved sundew and magical murmurating Starlings.

Do you give nature a helping hand in your garden? Or perhaps your garden hosts a sea of snowdrops or a blanket of bluebells? No matter how large or small your outdoor space is, Somerset Wildlife Trust want YOU to open your Wilder Garden, to inspire your friends, family and neighbours to make their own spaces more wildlife friendly too. And, if you were to include a little tea and cake, you could raise vital funds for wildlife at the same time.

From digging a wildlife pond to planting a bee-friendly window box, there’s always something that you can do to help the wildlife on your doorstep.

Find detailed answers to frequently asked wildlife questions.

Apply for your free charity place for the Exmoor Open Water Swim!

Learn how to give wildlife a home in your garden. We have tips for building bird and bat boxes, hedgehog homes and more!

Wildlife crime can take many forms and it can be difficult to know what constitutes a crime. They can range from organised crimes (such as the trade in endangered species) to people shooting at birds with air guns. We have listed examples below of wildlife crime and if you believe you may have witnessed any of these, please share this information to assist in bringing offenders to justice.