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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
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
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
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.
Yeovil Wildlife Watch
Currently recruiting!
Wildlife Watch Leader - Yeovil & District
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.
To find out more, please email volunteering@somersetwildlife.org
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
