Learning Projects

Somerset Wildlife Trust runs a number of fantastic education projects all aimed at giving children and young people the opportunity to experience wildlife and the natural environment first hand. To find out more about the projects or to get involved contact

Living Landscapes

Somerset Wildlife Trust is keen to enage young people and their families in our Living Landscape areas.

Primary schools, Children's Centres, Mums groups and youth groups are all part the communities that live and work in our Living Landscape areas. Through hands on activities on nature reserves or in other wild spaces, we can work with you to engage young people in the natural environment.

Go to our Living Landscape page to find out more about where we work.

Wild Learning

Through generous support from BBC Children in Need, we have launched the exciting Wild Learning project.

The project uses the inspirational setting of our nature reserves to work with disadvantaged young people and those struggling with mainstream education to re-engage them with learning.

Somerset Wildlife Trust works closely with the young people and support staff to develop a programme of fun, engaging activities that help build team work, raise self esteem and encourage positive communication and respect for others. Activities are practical, hands on and cover a wide range including wildlife monitoring to practical conservation. We use elements of forest school and bush craft to encourage group work and help develop self confidence in the outdoors. The project has been run successfully for the last three years and we are excitied to be starting the second phase.

For more information, download the Wild Learning Leaflet

Find out more about BBC Children in Need.

Greening your Grounds for Wildlife

School grounds can be wonderful havens for wildlife if planned and manged well. Ponds, trees, wild flower meadows provide valuable habitats for wildlife within school grounds but can also be hugely valuable teaching resources.

For ideas and advice on how to impove your school grounds for wildlife, download our 'Geening your Grounds' guidance pack.

If you have any questions about any of the above projects or would liek to get involved please e-mail

Photo credit: SWT, Phil Curd