Jan Hobbs
This reserve is made up of several springs that are part of the headwaters of the River Yarty. The meadows, and associated areas of scrub and woodland, are damp throughout most of the year so be…
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Bogs and Bitterns: Reedbed cutting
We are seeking interested parties for reedbed cutting for our reserves as part of the Bogs and Bittern: Species Survival Fund project, delivered by Somerset Wildlife Trust. Find out more.
My joy ride
After working hard all week, for Cally, there’s nothing better than a gallop along the River Trent at Lady Bay in Nottingham. She shares this wild space with dog walkers, cyclists and other horse…
Become a member
Join over 23,000 members who have made supporting nature part of their everyday life. Get involved with activities and events, visit wonderful nature reserves, and directly contribute to preserving Somerset's natural spaces and safeguarding vulnerable wildlife across the county.
Love and look after it!
The Wildlife Trusts appeal to people’s love of nature following last weekend’s wildfires, vandalism, littering and disturbance to wildlife.
After the crisis, what happens next?
Things have changed rapidly and dramatically. As we start to consider life after lockdown, we have a unique opportunity to reimagine society, and the Trust has a chance to influence this. We need your thoughts on what a different world could look like.
Make a pledge to look after your hedge
Somerset is a county blessed with an extensive network of hedgerows that are a vital part of our nature recovery network. Find out more about the importance of hedgerows, how to manage hedgerows,…
Ring ouzel
The blackbird of the mountains, ring ouzels can be found breeding on upland moors and rocky crags in summer.
Member in November Terms and Conditions
Terms and conditions for our Member in November offer in 2024. Find out more.
Reed bunting
A streaky brown bird, the reed bunting can be found in wetlands, reedbeds and on farmland across the UK. Males sport black heads and a white 'moustache'.
Snow bunting
Only a few pairs of snow bunting breed here, so look out for this striking black-and-white bird in winter around Scotland, the North West and the East coast of England.
Corn bunting
Like many of our farmland birds, the corn bunting has declined in number in recent years. Spot this streaky brown, thick-billed bird singing from a wire or post - it sounds just like a set of…