Making Space for Butterflies
Find out more about the Making Space for Butterflies project, kindly supported by Aggregate Industries.
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My outer space
By filming Kimmeridge Bay's underwater wildlife, Andy's on a mission to open our eyes to the magic and diversity that lies hidden just below the surface. He's proud to show how…
Somerset communities encouraged to make space for nature in their local churchyards and burial grounds
Somerset Wildlife Trust and the Diocese of Bath and Wells invite more communities to join in with the ‘Wilder Churches’ initiative and take action for nature through a special online workshop,…
Wilder Spaces
Wilder Spaces
Somerset Wildlife Trust and the Diocese of Bath and Wells Invite More Communities to make Space for Nature in their Local Churchyard or Burial Ground
After highly successful first year, ‘Wilder Churches' initiative invites more communities to get involved with new welcome event.
Toadflax-leaved St John's-wort
Toadflax-leaved St John's-wort has star-shaped, bright yellow flowers. It is a rare plant, with most of its population existing on Dartmoor. It likes steep, sunny slopes, acidic soils and…
Green spaces and healthy places: how 'green infrastructure' can benefit us all
Jolyon Chesworth, Head of Engagement, explains the health and wellbeing benefits of 'green infrastructure' and how it can make our urban environments healthier for everyone!
New measures needed to help struggling wildlife cope with water shortages
The Wildlife Trusts call for efficient water management, huge reductions in pollution, and support for landowners to create more space for nature
Local Nature Recovery
Our vision for a network, making space for nature to meet the needs of wildlife and people.
Somerset’s first ever ‘Wilder Community Award’ presented to Enmore Village
A village near Bridgwater has been recognised for its outstanding efforts to make space for wildlife
Wildlife Gardening Awards
Somerset Wildlife Trust recognise we need to create a strong, interconnected network of wild spaces and healthy habitats that provide space for nature to thrive. Actively caring for and managing land of any size can contribute to a Nature Recovery Network – nature reserves, community spaces, farms, parks, churchyards, schools, residential gardens, a residential postcode area or a town district – every green space has a part to play.
Nature on the doorstep – a right, not a luxury
Walk out of your front door. How long before you reach a green space alive with birdsong, or feel you can breathe clean air? For millions in the UK, the answer is far too long.