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Explore Weston Big Wood
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/explore-weston-big-woodAutumn is here. Time to wander in the wild and wonder at the changes. A wood is alive with seasonal transformation with leaves turning different colours and mysterious fungi emerging in autumnal mists. What better place to explore than the 100 or so acres of Weston Big Wood, about half-an-hour’s drive from Bristol or an hour on the bus?Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/explore-weston-big-wood<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/hibernation-how-some-wildlife-withstands-winter">
Hibernation - How some wildlife withstands winter
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/hibernation-how-some-wildlife-withstands-winterAs winter approaches, sleeping through sounds ideal. While some animals grow a thicker coat or migrate south to avoid the freezing temperatures and food shortages winter brings, others hibernate. It is more than a big sleep. The body lowers its temperature, heart rate, breathing and metabolism to the minimum levels required to sustain life. Usually warm-blooded mammals will feel cold to touch, their breathing barely noticeable. Some species can also go into partial hibernation, or torpor, which requires less energy to wake-up from than hibernation, enabling some to emerge during milder temperatures to seek food and water.Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/hibernation-how-some-wildlife-withstands-winter<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/foraging-bristol">
Foraging in Bristol
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/foraging-bristolLate summer is rich with nuts and berries ripening on hedgerows and trees in the city as well as country. Gathering and eating wild food is a great experience. It helps you get up-close-and-personal with nature and deepens your connection through this timeless and practical activity.Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/foraging-bristol<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/birds-spot-they-fly-south">
Birds to spot before they fly off south
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/birds-spot-they-fly-southAbout a quarter of our familiar birds herald spring when they arrive in the UK to nest and breed. But what happens when it is time for them to leave? By August the breeding season is ending, and their food is running out. Migrating birds – and their young – will depart in autumn for warmer climes (and more insects) mostly to the wetlands of Africa. However, before setting off, many of these intrepid winged travellers will visit the mud flats of Avon’s wetlands to fatten up on insects before starting their epic journey south.Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/birds-spot-they-fly-south<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/places-picnic-wildlife-havens-city">
Places to picnic – wildlife havens in the city
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/places-picnic-wildlife-havens-cityEating outdoors makes mealtime an adventure. Avon Wildlife Trust has been working since 1980 to bring nature to the city. Here are five of our Bristol nature reserves, perfect for picnics.Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/places-picnic-wildlife-havens-city<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/midsummer-meadows-bee-friendly-beauty">
Midsummer meadows for bee-friendly beauty
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/midsummer-meadows-bee-friendly-beautyMeadows in summer are rich and wild. Grasses punctuated with splashes of colour are growing fast in the long, light days. In turn bees, butterflies and other pollinators abound, feeding on nectar-rich wildflowers. This brings in bats, birds and small mammals, attracted by a living larder of insects and plants, sheltered by the long grasses.Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/midsummer-meadows-bee-friendly-beauty<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/time-now-raise-your-voice-natures-recovery">
The Time is Now – raise your voice for nature’s recovery
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/time-now-raise-your-voice-natures-recoveryOn 26 June, thousands of nature-lovers will travel from across the nation to gather at Westminster, London to meet their own MPs. The aim is to deliver the message: we need strong laws to protect climate, nature and people. And the time is now.Sat, 22 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/time-now-raise-your-voice-natures-recovery<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/charfield-meadow-wildlife-haven">
Charfield Meadow – a Wildlife Haven
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/charfield-meadow-wildlife-havenQuiet and secluded, Charfield Meadow sits beside a railway line in South Gloucestershire. British Rail sold the hectare-and-half of land to Avon Wildlife Trust in 1988, making it one of the Trust’s oldest reserves. It was used to mine materials such as sand, gravel and crushed stone during the construction of the railway. Later it housed a signal box, the remains of which can still be seen.Fri, 14 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/charfield-meadow-wildlife-haven<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/why-go-wild-and-ways-do-it">
Why go wild and ways to do it
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/why-go-wild-and-ways-do-itHundreds of thousands of people nationwide are taking part in 30 Days Wild, connecting to nature every day in June. You sign up, get a free pack including with a wall chart, wildflower seeds and 101 Random Acts of Wildness. There is something for everyone: schools, families, care homes, offices, you.Wed, 05 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/why-go-wild-and-ways-do-it<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/go-wild-june">
Go wild in June
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/go-wild-juneSome campaigns ask for money, to bake a cake or grow a moustache. The 30 Days Wild campaign is after one thing: for you to notice nature every day in June. It could be in small or big ways: watching a bird peck the grass, inviting a friend for a wild wander, or collecting wild elderflowers for home-made cordial.Fri, 31 May 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/go-wild-june<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/what-wildlife-watch-spring-and-summer">
What wildlife to watch this spring and summer
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/what-wildlife-watch-spring-and-summerSpring and summer are full of sight and sounds from the wild. Stop for a moment - what can you see and hear? As days get lighter and warmer for longer, here are a few wildlife highlights to watch-out for.Thu, 23 May 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/what-wildlife-watch-spring-and-summer<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/why-bother-bats">
Why bother with bats?
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/why-bother-batsBats get a bad rap. Deemed blood suckers, they are associated with vampires. Yet bats help humanity in many ways. Let us clear up the myth first. Yes, there is a vampire bat but only in the tropics of Central and South America.Thu, 09 May 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/why-bother-bats<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/putting-nature-recovery">
Putting Nature into Recovery
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/putting-nature-recoveryDoes nature matter? Nature provides vital human services: medicine, building materials, food, soil, seed pollination, fresh water and fresh air. We depend on it for our wealth and wellbeing, our food and homes. How would we survive without it? For our own sake, we need nature to thrive.Thu, 02 May 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/putting-nature-recovery<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/city-nature-challenge-2019">
City Nature Challenge 2019
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/city-nature-challenge-2019Nature-lovers of Bath and Bristol deserve a big round of applause. Last year they made more wildlife observations than any other European city and ranked 13th in the world in a global competition to observe and record wildlife in cities.Thu, 11 Apr 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/city-nature-challenge-2019<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/grenville-johnson-st-george-wildlife-champion">
Grenville Johnson, St George Wildlife Champion
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/grenville-johnson-st-george-wildlife-championBristol is full of people transforming their neighbourhoods into nature-friendly spaces to benefit both wildlife and people.Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/grenville-johnson-st-george-wildlife-champion<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/bedminster-goes-wild">
Bedminster goes wild
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/bedminster-goes-wildDo you care about the loss of wildlife and green spaces? Some people are taking matters in their own hands, acting locally to make a difference, like Ben Barker of Bedminster who helped set up BS3 Wildlife Group.<br /><br />Thu, 07 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/bedminster-goes-wild<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/snowdrops-winter-superstars">
Snowdrops – winter superstars
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/snowdrops-winter-superstarsSnowdrops are powerful signs of resilience. They look so delicate with their white flowers nodding bell-like on a stem, but they are tough, making their way through the frozen earth when little else is flowering.Thu, 07 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/snowdrops-winter-superstars<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/elisabeth-winkler/robot-rescue-wildflowers">
Robot to the rescue of wildflowers
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/robot-rescue-wildflowersFolly Farm nature reserve recently welcomed high-tech help on its steep slopes overlooking the Chew Valley.Thu, 17 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000Elisabeth Winklerhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/robot-rescue-wildflowers
