Bugs Matter
Insects underpin our natural world and their numbers can help us to better understand what is happening in our environment so join in our Bugs Matter survey now!
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Wilder Matters
Wilder Matters is a series of live online events from Somerset Wildlife Trust which help you get to heart of the biggest environmental topics of the day and their relevance to Somerset. Find out more.
Wilder Matters: "Fix Water" - Campaign Launch
Find out how to support our new water focussed campaign. What are SWT and local communities already doing?
Wilder Matters LIVE! 2026
Join us at our 2026 Wilder Matters LIVE event! Find out more.
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?
News & publications
Read our exciting news and publications about Somerset Wildlife Trust and our amazing wildlife.
Wilder Matters: The Power of Pollinators
Why are pollinators so important for our plants? What can we do to help encourage and protect them?
Pine marten
Largely confined to the north of the UK, the rare pine marten is mostly nocturnal and very hard to spot. Reintroductions are helping it make a comeback.
Mud Master
Get muddy for wildlife at Mud Master 2024! Join Team Wilder for a 5k, 10k, or 20k muddy obstacle course near Weston-super-Mare whilst raising vital funds for Somerset Wildlife Trust. Secure your place today.
Mud Master - apply
Apply for your free charity place for Mud Master!
Mud Master - thank you
Thanks for applying for one of our Mud Master chartiy places!
Mother Shipton
This striking day-flying moth is named after a 16th century witch.