Get involved
There’s a huge range of ways you can get involved in our work across the county from practical volunteering to family events, finding adventures on our reserves with all the family or going wild in your own back garden.
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Find a group and get involved
All across Somerset people are coming together in their schools, churches, work places and communities to do what they can to help nature recover.
Projects by local area
Our local projects by area, whether that by levels and moors, coastal, Mendip Hills or Taunton.
The legacy and future of the Local Area Groups
For almost as long as the Trust has been operating, we have had the support and enduring commitment from Local Area Groups. Here we explain the legacy and future of those groups as we move forward…
The UK’s biggest nature challenge returns this summer, and people across Somerset are encouraged to get involved
Somerset Wildlife Trust is urging the public to spend time in nature this June to celebrate the tenth birthday of 30 Days Wild.
SWT tv
A collection of videos on various topics surrounding the work of the Trust.
My local takeaway
At dusk, when Dan’s done sharing his love for nature with others, he follows the terns and goes fishing and foraging for dinner. And often cooks it on the beach.
Local plans and housing targets
Each District Council in Somerset has adopted a Local Plan setting out housing and development targets, which are summarised on this page.
More than local: Why Local Wildlife Sites matter nationally
An amendment has been tabled to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill that seeks to secure protection for Local Wildlife Sites. But what are they and why are they important?
Local Nature Recovery
Our vision for a network, making space for nature to meet the needs of wildlife and people.
SWT's Diamond Dinner & Gala
Celebrating 60 years of wildlife and people in Somerset with a dinner & gala event.
Get the drop on COP
COP26 is nearly upon us, having been delayed from 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. You may have heard it referenced in the news or even in passing on the street, but the name gives little away.…