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My homecoming
Juliet Sargeant was first inspired by nature as a child: when she’s working, her mind often wanders back to playing in the woods with her friends.
She left a career in medicine to train as…
Perry Mead
Perry Mead is a wonderful flower-rich neutral grassland meadow on the north side of Perry Hill stretching down to the meandering River Cary near Perrys Bridge. The northern and wetter parts of the…
The Big Count 2025
Once a year we ask everyone to look out for a handful of species over an extended period of time for The Big Count! Huge thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund for their support this year.
Leatherback turtle
A giant of the sea turtle world, leatherback turtles are ocean wanderers searching the seas for jellyfish. Unlike other sea turtles, leatherback turtles don’t mind the cold! This means they can…
Snowdon for Sunrise
Embark on a journey up Snowdon via the Llanberis path and be greeted by an epic sunrise from the summit of Wales’ highest peak. A team of experienced mountain leaders will provide full support throughout, ensuring you have the best possible experience on this incredible adventure whilst raising vital funds for Somerset Wildlife Trust.
Somerset Wildlife Trust Launches Unique New Open Garden Scheme For Wider Participation
Wilder Open Gardens to celebrate gardens and green spaces of all sizes that provide special places for nature to thrive, to inspire others to garden with wildlife in mind, and to raise vital funds…
Arable fields
Most arable fields are large, featureless monocultures devoid of wildlife, but here and there are smaller fields and tucked away corners that are farmed less intensively, or are managed…
The Big Count sign up
Becoming a Big Count citizen scientist might sound complicated, but it couldn’t be easier. All you need is your phone and a basic grasp of wildlife. Then, for 10 days in June, keep your eyes peeled for a handful of very special species and if you spot one (or several), snap a picture and upload it to The Big Count project on iNaturalist. First though - let's get you signed up!
Charities challenge Ministers: fix the Planning Bill, or nature will pay the price
In a joint letter, over 30 charity leaders issued a warning to Government calling for urgent repairs to the new planning reforms. The reforms fail to deliver the Government’s promise of a ‘win-win…
My Early Days
I was appointed to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust on 20th July 2020, as Head of Nature Recovery South, after being interviewed on two Zoom meetings, a very odd experience in these strange…