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Somerset Wildlife Trust gets people 'living life on the hedge' with new hedge-laying courses in Mendip
New practical courses made available in communities to help boost biodiversity as part of Mendip Habitats Fit for the Future project
Great diving beetle
The great diving beetle is a large and voracious predator of ponds and slow-moving waterways. Blackish-green in colour, it can be spotted coming to the surface to replenish the air supply it…
King diving beetle
Britain's largest 'diving beetle' is an impressive creature, though it's not easy to find.
Celebration Giving
We can’t thank you enough for celebrating your big occasion by helping raise funds for Somerset wildlife.
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Great spider crab
Despite its name, the great spider crab is actually smaller than the more common European spider crab.
Biting stonecrop
Also known as 'Goldmoss' due to its dense, low-growing nature and yellow flowers, Biting stonecrop can be seen on well-drained ground like sand dunes, shingle, grasslands, walls and…
Public Talks
We receive lots of enquiries about giving talks about our work to different groups around the Somerset. We are able to offer a small selection of talks delivered by staff or volunteers on key topics. Find out more.
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…
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.
Surprising sea life
Discover ten surprising species found in the UK’s seas.
Charities urge stronger protection for UK seas as landmark reports reveal amount of carbon stored in seabed habitats for the first time
A new series of reports published today by a coalition of nature charities means the UK is the first nation to map and estimate the amount of carbon stored in its seabed habitats, including in…