We know January doesn’t always feel like the most appealing time to get outdoors, but there’s so much we can do to find our place within nature.

Somerset Wildlife Trust volunteer, Rae, captures this gentle truth beautifully, showing how everyday moments are all part of the wild. It’s not about grand gestures, it’s about noticing. Read on…

When it’s cold and wet outside, what better way to reconnect with your wild side than by cosying up with a good nature book? Our Wilder Lives Manager, Kristen, recently visited Taunton Library to…

Over the autumn, we were lucky to work with Beth Calverley and The Poetry Machine, supporting Somerset communities to use creative writing/poetry to capture and share experiences of nature…

With its shorter days and grey weather, January probably isn’t the first month that comes to mind when you think of nature and wildlife, but there’s so much you can do during the month to get cosy…

Our Wilder Lives Manager, Kristen, recently visited a Folk Juice workshop in Watchet, West Somerset, to see how this local community group celebrates folk culture while staying in tune with the…

In this write-up from our Wilder Lives Manager, Kristen, discover how cold-water swimming can make us feel good while showing that we’re all part of the natural world.

As the year begins and the air turns crisp, there’s something comforting about curling up with a good nature read.

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.

Taking time to find our ‘happy place’ in nature can give us the feel-good moments we need to start the year.