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.
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.
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.
Wilder Matters: Behaviour Change for Nature
Explore the science of people, why we behave the way we do, and how an understanding of behavioural science can help us to create positive change for nature.
Mud Master - apply
Apply for your free charity place for Mud Master!
Wilder Matters: What’s next for Somerset’s Coast?
Celebrate National Marine Week with us by finding out more about the amazing Somerset Coast.
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.
Water scorpion
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…