Eight tips for growing without peat
Alice Whitehead from Garden Organic shares advice on using peat-free compost in your garden.
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Celebrating 2025: Our top 5 moments for nature in Somerset
2025 has been a landmark year for wildlife in Somerset, full of extraordinary firsts, major project milestones, inspiring community action, and big steps forward for nature’s recovery. None of…
Devastating declines must put nature at the top of the political agenda
Somerset Wildlife Trust give politicians five priorities to support nature’s recovery after launch of landmark State of Nature report
Top 10 nature podcasts to start your year gently
These podcasts remind us that nature isn’t “out there” - it’s part of our everyday lives, stories, wellbeing and communities. Perfect for slow January moments.
Gardening for wildlife this autumn
Our friends at Vine House Farm share their top tips for wildlife gardening this autumn!
New, exciting initiative launches to help spread the word about wildlife-friendly gardening
Somerset Wildlife Trust announces a new alternative to a ‘coffee morning fundraiser’ that encourages nature lovers to share their top gardening tips with their friends and neighbours over tea and…
Surprising sea life
Discover ten surprising species found in the UK’s seas.
Spotted cowrie
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
Orange-tip
It’s easy to see where these butterflies get their name – the males have bright orange tips on their wings! See them from early spring through to summer in meadows, woodland and hedges.
Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…
Your campaigning toolkit
This toolkit contains all the tips and tricks that you will need to become a campaigner for wildlife.
My soul food
For Dave, the mosslands are not only a place to watch and record birds, but evoke childhood memories of watching wildlife with his father. Only ten miles away from Greater Manchester, he’s always…