WildNet - Andy Morffew
Connect with Nature
We believe everyone, everywhere, of every age, should have access to wild spaces and the positive impacts they have. Sharing ways to build your pathway to a stronger nature connection.
Wilder Lives
Spending time outdoors, connecting with nature, has so many benefits to our mental and physical health. There are also things we can change in our everyday lives that will - either directly or indirectly - have positive impacts on wildlife, from our recycling habits, to how we travel and what we buy. We can also decide to share our spaces with wildlife – whether you have a window box or a a small or large garden. There are so many ways we can make our homes and gardens more wild and wonderful.
That feeling of connection to something much greater than myself; nature’s ability to keep going despite all we throw at it; the beautiful sights, sounds, smells and feel of nature.
Young People
Children are happier, healthier and more creative when they’re connected to nature – and the same goes for adults.
Photo: Chris Chappell
Your home and garden
From digging a wildlife pond to making environmentally friendly lifestyle choices, there’s always something that you can do to help the wildlife and the natural environment in your little patch of the world.
Churchyard survey at St James Church. Image: Sue Carpenter
Citizen Science
Many conservation organisations rely on data collected by members of the public to help them monitor and protect wildlife. Join us!
Access to nature can be a powerful tool for helping people learn new skills, gain confidence, relax, communicate with others and be present – which can all help to manage and improve mental health and wellbeing.Wilder Lives Manager
Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography
Wilder Resource Library
There is so much information available online it can be overwhelming and not always clear which advice to trust! So, we’ve collated a library of resources which are created or recommended by Somerset Wildlife Trust staff.
Wildflowers - Veryan Conn
Nature and Wellbeing
The natural world is the foundation of our health, well-being and prosperity.
Nurturing nature connections
Every step we take matters. Small actions add up and can make a huge difference for wildlife. Join Team Wilder to learn new ways you can get involved in taking action for nature, building a personal connection to nature, being conscious of it on a daily basis, and incorporating a nature based experience in to your daily routines.
How to attract moths and bats to your garden
Plant flowers that release their scent in the evening to attract moths and, ultimately, bats looking for an insect-meal into your garden…
Help wildlife in the hot weather
Lend a helping hand to wildlife in hot weather. Keep your watering stations topped up with water, and let some of your garden grow wild…
Watch what you wash away
Some cosmetics, soaps, washing-up liquids and cleaning products can be harmful to wildlife with long-lasting effects.
