Somerset’s Precious Peat
There is an estimated 11 million tonnes of carbon stored in Somerset’s lowland peat — but that carbon, and the peatlands themselves, are under threat.
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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…
Sir David Attenborough awarded Rothschild medal in recognition of 60 years of inspiration and indefatigable support given to The Wildlife Trusts
Profound thanks for championing UK nature, say The Wildlife Trusts.
New Year Wilder You
Inspiration and ideas for giving your health and wellbeing a boost in the coming year, as well as help you hit the ‘do good, feel good’ factor.
Celebrating 2023: A Year in Review
It’s been another amazing year for Somerset Wildlife Trust! Our brilliant team has been working harder than ever to help make a difference for Somerset's wildlife and wild places, and we…
Is it just us, or are barn owls laying late this year?
We turned to Roger Dickey, Ecological Consultant in Ornithology and our local BTO licensed bird ringer to give us a wider picture of what barn owls are up to this year.
Celebrating 2024: Our 60th Year
This year has marked Somerset Wildlife Trust's 60th anniversary, and thanks to our incredible members and supporters, we've achieved some fantastic things for the county's wildlife…
New viewing hides and boardwalk at Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve (NNR) supported by Leader+ Funding
New viewing hides and a boardwalk have been constructed at Westhay Moor NNR thanks to grant-funding support from the Leader+, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Green…
30 Days Wild: getting wilder by the year
Discover how our 30 Days Wild challenge can breathe new life into your relationship with nature.
Get ready for a ‘New Year, Wilder You’ says Somerset Wildlife Trust
Charity launches fresh new campaign to help people hit a ‘do good, feel good’ factor and kickstart the new year positively for themselves and for wildlife.
Pink waxcap
This beautiful pink fungus appears in late summer and autumn.
Somerset Wildlife Trust unveils ambitious 10-year strategy at special online event
Hot on the heels of Government announcements this week, Trust reveals Wilder Somerset 2030 plans.