November, November
As trees continue to shed their leaves in a flourish of colour, fungi of all shapes and sizes are popping up in woods, parks and gardens. Meanwhile, wildlife is preparing to hibernate or adapt to…
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Wildlife to see in November 2019
The change of season brings stunning autumn colours, the Somerset countryside transformed into yellows, orange and brown. Our summer visiting birds have now gone, and winter species are arriving…
Badgers and Bovine TB
Somerset Wildlife Trust is firmly opposed to the badger cull and believes we need to implement a range of preventative measures to bring the disease under control, which includes cattle and badger vaccination, better cattle testing, improved movement control of cattle and enhanced biosecurity on all farms.
Somerset Wildlife Trust responds to new badger cull licences
The new licenses will allow badgers to be shot and killed over the next four years, despite a lack of evidence that killing badgers reduces the spread of bovine TB in cattle.
How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
How to create a container garden for wildlife
Pots and containers are a great way of introducing wildlife features onto patios, or outside the front door. They are also perfect for small gardens or spaces like window ledges or roofs. Herbs,…
How to make a gravel garden for wildlife
Surfaced spaces needn't exclude wildlife! Gravel can often be the most wildlife-friendly solution for a particular area.
Garden projects
Here you will find some great ideas of garden projects - large or small - to improve your outdoor space for wildlife.
Somerset Wildlife Trust Launches Unique New Open Garden Scheme For Wider Participation
Wilder Open Gardens to celebrate gardens and green spaces of all sizes that provide special places for nature to thrive, to inspire others to garden with wildlife in mind, and to raise vital funds…
Member in November Terms and Conditions
Terms and conditions for our Member in November offer in 2024. Find out more.
How to start a wildlife garden from scratch
Use the blank canvas of your garden to make a home for wildlife.
Garden bumblebee
Unsurprisingly, the garden bumblebee can be found in the garden, buzzing around flowers like foxgloves, cowslips and red clover. It is quite a large, scruffy-looking bee, with a white tail. It…