Wonderful woodlands
These leafy, magical wonderlands provide solace, are home to wildlife and soak up carbon from the atmosphere making them an important natural solution to the climate crisis.
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Celebrating our wonderful volunteers
We are very lucky to have over 350 volunteers across nearly 40 different roles here at Somerset Wildlife Trust.
Mendip woodlands and wildflowers get a funding boost
Somerset Wildlife Trust are excited to announce a new project with Aggregate Industries (AI), working to create, enhance and restore species-rich grasslands and woodlands in the Mendip area.
Five wildflowers our work experience students think everyone should know about
Many people may think of meadows as places filled with grass, weeds, thistles or thorns, but there is so much more to a meadow that gives it its beauty and importance.
New audit reveals success of The King’s vision for wildflower meadows
10th anniversary celebrates growth of Coronation Meadows
April's wonders
My favourite thing about March and April must be the return of some species of birds to my garden and using my phone to help me identify their comings and goings.
Common squid
The common squid is a weird and wonderful predator found all around our coasts.
January's Winter Wonders
Not all of nature sleeps in winter. Now that most of the trees and hedgerows are bare, it’s easier to see the many plants and animals who adapt to the cold and carry on with life as usual. Here…
Gem (or wartlet) anemone
Not to be confused with the ‘jewel anemone’ which resides in deeper waters, the gem anemone is just as wonderful a find on the rocky shore!
Common eelgrass
This seagrass species is a kind of flowering plant that lives beneath the sea, providing an important habitat for many rare and wonderful species.
Why we manage bracken to restore species-rich grasslands
Bracken is one of the main threats to species rich grassland habitats, as it can quickly develop into dense stands that smother grasses and wildflowers.
Membership
Join Somerset Wildlife Trust as a member and help to protect, restore and create wildlife-rich landscapes and bring more wildflowers, butterflies, birds and mammals back to the county.