Tawny mining bee
The Tawny mining bee is a furry, gingery bee that can often be seen in parks and gardens during the springtime. Look for a volcano-like mound of earth in the lawn that marks the entrance to its…
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My turning point
Volunteering on a nature reserve turned Adam’s life around after a difficult time in life. As Assistant Reserve Officer, wildlife is both his stress relief and his career.
Mind in Somerset
A Gardening Project run by the Mental Health charity Mind.
Ashy mining bee
This black and grey solitary bee takes to the wing in spring, when it can be seen buzzing around burrows in open ground.
60 years of working towards a wilder Somerset
Somerset Wildlife Trust is more than a name, a logo or a reserve. It’s an ever-growing demonstration of how like-minded individuals, from all walks of life, can take action to secure the future of…
West Somerset working to become a plastic-free hotspot!
West Somerset is tackling the plastic pollution problem head-on. Watchet and Minehead have become the 130th and 131st areas in the UK to gain Plastic Free Community status, with Porlock Vale and…
Purple emperor
The male purple emperor is a stunning butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. Look for it feeding around the treetops in woodlands, or on damp ground, animal droppings or even carrion in the…
A warning to the UK Government – don’t risk disaster by cutting the joy budget
Ahead of Labour Conference, with rumours swirling about coming deregulation, Ministers are urged to reflect on the “little joys” which are safeguarded by nature protections. Matt Browne, Head of…
Grizzled skipper
The grizzled skipper has a striking brown-and-white checked wing pattern. It is a fast flier, so is best observed in the morning as it basks in the sun to warm up. It favours chalk grassland and…
Somerset Wildlife Trust Wilder Futures Forum & 61st Annual AGM
Join us for an afternoon of debate and discussion for our Wilder Futures Forum! Members can also join our AGM in the morning.
New, exciting initiative launches to help spread the word about wildlife-friendly gardening
Somerset Wildlife Trust announces a new alternative to a ‘coffee morning fundraiser’ that encourages nature lovers to share their top gardening tips with their friends and neighbours over tea and…
My hair of the dog
After a Friday night out on the town, James and Claire love a brisk morning walk at Newlands Corner to blow away the cobwebs.