Wildlife News 

People living near the Somerset coast are being urged to help protect marine wildlife and local beaches by taking part in the Beachwatch Big Weekend, which takes place September 18 to 19. 
 

The Government's White Paper on the Natural Environment provides a real opportunity to lay the foundations of nature conservation for the 21st Century. Act now…. your support could make all the difference.

The wildlife in our wonderful seas has for too long been without any real protection and decades of neglect have left the marine environment damaged and degraded. You can help save our seas by mapping how and where you use the sea.

This year, 2010, is International Year of Biodiversity, and to mark this in Somerset, a special event has taken place.  Held at Fyne Court on the 16th July, the day brought together a wide range of people active in nature conservation to provide an update on progress, hot topics and agreeing priorities for working together in the next few years.

A remarkable pictorial story of the Peregrine Falcons at Cheddar Gorge, from eggs to flight. The story and photographs have been sent to us by our 2009 photo competiton winner, Michael Dearden.

We want to pack our new e-bulletin full of all the things you really want to know. What wildlife can you see now? Where are the best places to go? What local events are taking place? Hints and tips. If you’d like to get involved I’d really like to hear from you.

Over 150 children enjoyed a fantastic day out at our Black Rock nature reserve on 12th and 13th July.

Children from local schools took part in a range of fun, hands on activities linked to the natural and farming environment of the Mendip Hills including weaving wool fleece into a blanket, building a dry stone wall and investigating the properties of limestone.
 

We're trying to encourage you to explore your local nature reserves this summer, with the launch of our brand new website.

Members of the local business community showed their pride in the county at the launch of Somerset Wildlife Trust’s new corporate membership recruitment campaign at The Hyde, Dillington House, on June 24

Parents and children who love nature can explore the wonderful world of wildlife at a new family club launched in the Heart of the Levels.

Somerset Wildlife Trust
Tonedale Mill
Tonedale
Wellington
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Telephone: (01823) 652400
Charity Number: 238372
Company Number: 818162

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