London plane
The London plane tree is, as its name suggests, a familiar sight along the roadsides and in the parks of London. An introduced and widely planted species, it is tough enough to put up with city…
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London Marathon
Register your interest in running for Somerset Wildlife Trust at the TCS London Marathon!
London Marathon - apply
Apply to run for wildlife at the TCS London Marathon!
London Marathon - thank you
Thanks for applying to run for wildlife at the London Marathon!
Virtual Virgin Money London Marathon 2021
Run for wildlife at the virtual 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon and be one of 100,000 people taking part, all over the world, in the world's biggest-ever virtual marathon. Somerset Wildlife Trust have secured FIVE charity places, and hope that you will run for wildlife to help raise funds for our work that we will so desperately need.
Dundon Beacon
A mosaic of flower rich calcareous grassland, scrub and ancient oak woodland on an isolated hill capped with an Iron Age fort with views across the Somerset Levels and Moors.
Greetings from Somerset: Species Migration
Somerset is not just a winter or summer retreat; it is a crucial staging point for migratory birds coming up from the south.
How to start a wildlife garden from scratch
Use the blank canvas of your garden to make a home for wildlife.
Somerset Nature Connections: Thoughts from a Volunteer
A volunteer currently working with our Somerset Nature Connections team explores their relationship with nature in this short, reflective piece.
How to work from home - and stay connected to nature
When working from home, it can be really easy to stay in front of a screen all day and never venture outdoors. We’ve got some easy ways to help you to connect with nature, even in the middle of a…
Thousands of species set to benefit from new government funding
Lapwings, water voles and dragonflies are among the species to benefit from new government funding awarded today to restore and create nature-rich landscapes across England.
From compost heaps to garden ponds: grass snakes uncovered
Sophie Baker, Communications Officer for the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire, reveals why we should celebrate, not fear, this mysterious British reptile.