Girl looks through magnifying glass at log - Adrian Clarke
Wildlife Watch Clubs
What are Wildlife Watch groups?
Our Wildlife Watch groups are for children to make friends with other nature-loving young people and have lots of fun taking part in practical nature activities - from pond dipping to wildlife safaris.
Who runs the groups?
Our Wildlife Watch Groups are organised by volunteer leaders who know about the local places and wildlife and are passionate about getting young people outside, exploring and having fun. They generally work with their young members and local experts to organise all kinds of wildlife and environmental activities.
Children doing river sampling - Ross Hoddinott
Who are the groups aimed at and what should I bring?
Groups are aimed at children aged between 6 and 12, and several groups welcome children younger than that; please email your local Watch Group leader to confirm this. All children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the session.
Please ensure your child is equipped with suitable clothing and shoes for outdoor activities and the weather - whether that's warm clothes, waterproofs and welly boots, or sun hats and suncream! Sometimes group leaders will ask for a small contribution towards hall hire, materials or activity costs - usually a pound or two.
Somerset Wildlife Watch Groups
East Mendip Wildlife Watch Group, near Shepton Mallet
The East Mendip Wildlife Watch Group meets at the Somerset Earth Science Centre. To find out more and get involved, please contact Gill Odolphie by calling 01749 840156 or emailing info@earthsciencecentre.org.uk
Highbridge and Burnham Wildlife Watch Group
Highbridge and Burnham Wildlife Watch Group meet at Apex Leisure & Wildlife Park, Burnham-on-Sea on the 2nd Sunday of every month. For more information please or to book contact apexwildlifewatch@gmail.com
Nettlecombe Court Wildlife Watch Group, near Williton
Nettlecombe Court Wildlife Watch Group meets at Nettlecombe Court Field Studies Centre on every second Saturday of the month. . To find out more and get involved, please call 01984 640320 or email education.nettlecombecourt@field-studies-council.org
Taunton Wildlife Watch Group
The Taunton Wildlife Watch Group runs on the third Sunday of every month from the Somerset Wildlife Trust Taunton office. To find out more and get involved, please email tauntonwatchgroup@gmail.com.
Ham Hill Watch Group, near Yeovil
Ham Hill Watch Group meets at Ham Hill Country Park, Yeovil. To find out more and get involved, please contact Helen Hawke by emailing hawkehelen@gmail.com
Spaxton Wildlife Watch, on the Quantocks
Spaxton Wildlife Watch meet at various locations in the village of Spaxton once a month. For more information on upcoming sessions, please email Scott Passmore on SpaxtonWildlifeWatch@outlook.com.
No Wildlife Watch Group near you?
If there is no Wildlife Watch group in your area then why not think about setting one up? All our groups are led by volunteer leaders and helpers and supported by Somerset Wildlife Trust.
Educational nature & wildlife resources
Why not check out some of these resources and try some activities at home or at school?