We have several Wildlife Watch groups across the county, but we would love to establish more! If there isn’t a Wildlife Watch group in your area, then why not think about setting one up? Find out more.

We have a variety of opportunities for those ages 12-24 to get involved in volunteering at Somerset Wildlife Trust.

Our practical conservation volunteer groups carry out essential habitat management tasks for the benefit of local wildlife, and we couldn’t manage our reserves in the way we do without them. Find out more.

Volunteering remotely is a great way to get involved if you want flexibility in when and where you volunteer! Find out more.

Surveying, monitoring and recording species across the county is vital if we are to understand the current state of nature across Somerset. Find out more.

We know that for large scale societal change to take place, we need at least 1 in 4 people acting in support of nature. Find out more.

Volunteering with us is a great way to use your skills and experience to make a difference for Somerset’s wildlife, as well as being a great way to spend time and socialise with like-minded people from across the county.

Taunton is our county-town and is a town that still retains a rural, easy-going charm, lying in a natural valley between the Quantock, Blackdown and Brendon Hills. The town has retained a diverse array of wildlife despite continued growth, and although habitat connectivity throughout and around the town is quite limited, sites within Taunton still count rarer species like kingfisher, barn owls, dormice, water voles, otters, and bats amongst the wildlife contingent.

The aim of the Bat Watch Taunton is to enthuse everyone about wildlife mapping and the fascinating world of bats, and to monitor changes in both the variety of bat species and the number of bats, that we have across Somerset.

On this page, you can find local projects, initiatives and opportunities to take part in which are focused on improved mental and physical health and wellbeing.