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Wildlife Watch
Getting outside, exploring and having fun
Our Wildlife Watch groups are for children to make friends with other nature-loving young people and have lots of fun by taking part in practical nature activities, from pond dipping to wildlife safaris.
Our Wildlife Watch groups are organised and led by volunteers who know about the local places and wildlife, and are passionate about getting young people outside, exploring and having fun.
Each group has a Wildlife Watch Leader, who are at the heart of the groups and play a pivotal role in making the sessions fun and memorable. Most groups also have Wildlife Watch Helpers, who come along to the sessions, support the Leaders and help everything to run smoothly. Without these volunteers the Wildlife Trust would not be able to facilitate these sessions and provide children with the experience to explore wildlife in their local area.
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?
Highbridge and Burnham Wildlife Watch
We are currently recruiting for a Wildlife Watch Leader!
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 about volunteering as a Wildlife Watch Leader, please email volunteering@somersetwildlife.org. If you are interested in attending the sessions with your child, please contact apexwildlifewatch@gmail.com or visit our Watch Club page for more info.
Nettlecombe Court Wildlife Watch
We are not currently recruiting volunteers for this group.
Nettlecombe Court Wildlife Watch Group meets at Nettlecombe Court Field Studies Centre on every second Saturday of the month.
If you are interested in attending a session with your child, you can find out more by calling 01984 640320, emailing education.nettlecombecourt@field-studies-council.org or visiting our Watch Club page.
Taunton Wildlife Watch
We are currently recruiting for a Wildlife Watch Leader!
The Taunton Wildlife Watch Group isn't currently running. The group previously ran once a month from Somerset Wildlife Trust Taunton office, using nearby Longrun Meadow to explore.
If you'd be interested in running the group, please email volunteering@somersetwildlife.org.
Ham Hill Wildlife Watch
We are currently recruiting for a Wildlife Watch Leader!
This established group has been running for over 5 years now, encouraging the families of Yeovil and surrounding areas to explore nature on their doorstep. The current leader is looking for someone to support the running of the group by sharing sessions.
To find out more, please email volunteering@somersetwildlife.org. If you are interested in attending the sessions with your child, please email hawkehelen@gmail.com or visit the Watch Club page for more information.
Spaxton Wildlife Watch
We are not currently recruiting volunteers for this group.
Spaxton Wildlife Watch meets at various locations in the village of Spaxton and surrounding areas of the Quantocks. For more information on upcoming sessions please email SpaxtonWildlifeWatch@outlook.com or visit the Watch club page for more information.
Further information
Wherever possible, we encourage you to volunteer locally to minimise the impact of travel on the environment.
To see volunteering opportunities and community groups in your local area, check out or Team Wilder map.
If you have any questions about any of our Wildlife Watch groups, please email volunteering@somersetwildlife.org
