Our Projects
Somerset Wildlife Trust current and past projects.
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Projects by local area
Our local projects by area, whether that by levels and moors, coastal, Mendip Hills or Taunton.
Garden projects
Here you will find some great ideas of garden projects - large or small - to improve your outdoor space for wildlife.
Big gardening projects
You can find some great ideas and resources for larger garden projects like digging a wildlife pond, creating a mini meadow or planting a tree here!
Small gardening projects
Find some ideas for small garden projects to improve your outdoor space and welcome nature into your garden. Why not feed the birds, plant flowers to attract pollinators or cut a hedgehog hole in your fence?
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My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
Somerset joins launch of landmark nature recovery projects to protect wildlife and improve public access to nature
Five unique nature recovery projects spanning nearly 100,000 hectares will transform the public’s enjoyment of nature in Somerset, the West Midlands, Cambridgeshire, the Peak District, and Norfolk…
Ponds Alive! project
Our ‘Ponds Alive!’ project is an exciting community-led initiative taking place in West Somerset. Coordinated by Somerset Wildlife Trust volunteer Elizabeth Atkinson, it aims to help revitalise, enhance, and increase local freshwater habitats, while also encouraging more people to get involved in citizen science to help us learn more about West Somerset’s ponds and pond life.
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.
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?
Project Bittern
Bitterns have been recorded on Somerset Wildlife Trust reserves for the past 10 years, and their numbers have been growing year on year. We're interested in finding out if the bitterns have spread out from the Somerset Levels and Moors, and if so, where they're going! This count is hosted on iNaturalist.