60 years of working towards a wilder Somerset
Somerset Wildlife Trust is more than a name, a logo or a reserve. It’s an ever-growing demonstration of how like-minded individuals, from all walks of life, can take action to secure the future of…
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West Somerset working to become a plastic-free hotspot!
West Somerset is tackling the plastic pollution problem head-on. Watchet and Minehead have become the 130th and 131st areas in the UK to gain Plastic Free Community status, with Porlock Vale and…
Wildlife Trust announces new Corporate Membership scheme for wilder, greener, and more sustainable businesses
Somerset Wildlife Trust is excited to unveil a brand-new Corporate Membership Scheme aimed at providing businesses of all sizes, from sole traders to large companies, the opportunity to help…
Westhay Car Parking
Details / FAQ for the introduction of car parking charges at Westhay Moor Nature Reserve
Corkwing wrasse
One of the most striking and beautiful reef species found in the UK!
About our work
Somerset Wildlife Trust works to protect and restore wildlife on our nature reserves and in the wider landscape. We do this through developing the county's key landscapes through working with neighbouring landowners and other key Somerset people and organisations.
Dog walking FAQ
It is our preference that visitors refrain from bringing their dogs to our nature reserves, however if do you choose to bring your dog for a walk at one of our nature reserves where dogs are permitted, please keep dogs on leads to ensure the safety of both wildlife and visitors. Find out more in this FAQ.
Waking up to Water Quality
It won't have escaped your notice that the diminishing quality of our waters - both around our coastline and inland has been hitting news headlines recently. From water companies being fined for discharging raw sewage, the changing status of a SSSI, to last week's news that the government would be doubling its funding to support farmers to reduce water and air pollution from their land. It's been too long coming, but are we now finally waking up to the water quality problem?
Waking up to water quality
It won't have escaped your notice that the diminishing quality of our waters - both around our coastline and inland has been hitting news headlines recently. From water companies being fined…
How to work from home - and stay connected to nature
When working from home, it can be really easy to stay in front of a screen all day and never venture outdoors. We’ve got some easy ways to help you to connect with nature, even in the middle of a…
How to help wildlife at work
Attracting wildlife to your work will help improve their environment – and yours!
Work experience: what we got up to!
We have been lucky enough to be given a work experience placement by the Somerset Wildlife Trust. Here is how our first 3 days went.