Gardening for Wildlife Group

Gardening for wildlife is about creating habitats for animals and plants to thrive alongside people. Every garden, however big or small is a potential nature reserve.

Research has shown that gardens are havens for wildlife in an era of declining natural habitat and climate change. More and more people are excited by knowing that their garden can become part of ensuring that the biodiversity of our native species is protected. Their rewards are the surprises that wildlife can bring.

The Gardening for Wildlife group was formed to provide support for those already enjoying wildlife gardening as well as to encourage more people in Somerset to become wildlife gardeners.

Green fingers?

To find out more about the Trust's Gardening for Wildlife Group or to get involved please contact Penny Richards on 01984 624788.
If you think you can help the group they would love to hear from you.

Pollinator Survey

With all the concern about bees and other pollinators we are very keen to encourage gardeners to make their gardens as invertebrate friendly as possible. As a result we are planning a pollinator survey which will give us information on which plants are best at supporting the most pollinating insects. The survey will run throughout the year to ensure there is optimum year round invertebrate interest in the wildlife gardens of Somerset.