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Taunton priority landscape

Taunton is our county-town and is a town that still retains a rural, easy-going charm, lying in a natural valley between the Quantock, Blackdown and Brendon Hills. The town has retained a diverse array of wildlife despite continued growth, and although habitat connectivity throughout and around the town is quite limited, sites within Taunton still count rarer species like kingfisher, barn owls, dormice, water voles, otters, and bats amongst the wildlife contingent.
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Big Bat Count Taunton

The aim of the Bat Watch Taunton is to enthuse everyone about wildlife mapping and the fascinating world of bats, and to monitor changes in both the variety of bat species and the number of bats, that we have across Somerset.
Volunteer Opportunity

Wildlife Watch Leader - Taunton

This established group has been running for a year now, encouraging the families of Taunton and surrounding areas to explore nature on their doorstep.

My Wild Life

My night club

Ania and Becky know that wildlife can be found in unexpected places at unusual times, and surveying bats in the centre of Taunton at night is nothing out of the ordinary for them.

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Projects by local area

Our local projects by area, whether that by levels and moors, coastal, Mendip Hills or Taunton.
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Friends of Longrun Meadow

A conservation group who meet weekly to carry out work to maintain and enhance habitat formation on the meadow in Taunton town centre.
Nature Reserve

Thurlbear Wood

Thurlbear Wood is an ancient woodland just a few miles to the south-east of Taunton with many open glades and rides allowing the woodland flora to flourish. The reserve has good all year round…

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Moonlit Meadow Run apply

Join Team Wilder and run for wildlife this November at the Moonlit Meadow Run, organised by Channel Events. Part of the 'Dark Skies' night running series, the 5k or 10k night run takes you through Longrun Meadow in Taunton. Secure your place today.

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Moonlit Meadow Run

Join Team Wilder and run for wildlife this November at the Moonlit Meadow Run organised by Channel Events. Part of the 'Dark Skies' night running series, the 5k or 10k night run takes you through Longrun Meadow in Taunton. Secure your free charity place today.