Blog: By Taghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/Blog listing, filtered by tag.enHow to enjoy Bonfire Night while being mindful of wildlifehttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/george-cook/how-enjoy-bonfire-night-while-being-mindful-wildlifeWe all want to be able to enjoy Bonfire Night while causing as little impact as possible to nature. Our People and Wildlife Officer, George Cook, shares his advice on how to make the best of this celebration while lessening any harmful impact it may have on our local wildlife.Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000George Cookhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/george-cook/how-enjoy-bonfire-night-while-being-mindful-wildlifeNot just for Halloween! Spooktacular, nature-friendly uses for old pumpkinshttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/abbie-hall/not-just-halloween-spooktacular-nature-friendly-uses-old-pumpkinsWe all love how gourd-geous a carved pumpkin can look at this time of year, but what can you do with an old pumpkin after the trick-or-treaters have been and gone? Here are some suggestions for nature-friendly ways in which you can use your pumpkins after Halloween!Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000Abbie Hallhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/abbie-hall/not-just-halloween-spooktacular-nature-friendly-uses-old-pumpkinsAutumn: the gardener’s friendhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/lucy-hellier/autumn-gardeners-friendThe wind gusts in restless bursts, the leaves rustle at your feet, you notice a sharpening of the sunlight in the morning… and just like that, summer has gone. All around us, nature is signalling its preparations for the colder weather. That can only mean one thing to the gardener – time to think about autumn planting. Our Learning Manager, Lucy Hellier, reflects on why this is such an exciting time of year to enjoy nature on your doorstep.Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000Lucy Hellierhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/lucy-hellier/autumn-gardeners-friendOwl spotting this autumnhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/owl-spotting-autumnOwls have long been a source of intrigue and mystery, often appearing at twilight. As the nights draw in, our waking hours increasingly overlap with theirs, so autumn is a great time for owl spotting.Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000Wild Bloghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/owl-spotting-autumnDiscover Walborough Nature Reservehttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/tim-curley/discover-walborough-nature-reserveWalborough, just south of Weston-super-Mare, is a 22-hectare site owned by Avon Wildlife Trust since 1995. This fantastic coastal site is part of the Severn Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and is perfect for spotting wading and migratory birds in the autumn.Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000Tim Curleyhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/tim-curley/discover-walborough-nature-reserveThe secret world of fungihttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/secret-world-fungiWhat do you think of when you hear the word fungi? For some thoughts might turn to mouth-watering mushrooms, carefully foraged from a supermarket shelf. For others it might conjure images of fairy tales, pixies perched proudly on the red and white caps of towering toadstools. But there’s so much more to these otherworldly organisms than meets the eye.Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000Wild Bloghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/secret-world-fungiWhat to watch in wildlife in autumn and winterhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/what-watch-wildlife-autumn-and-winterBy Charlotte Targett and Louise Treneman, Avon Wildlife Trust Living Landscapes Assistants<br /><br />
We often break the habit of regular time outdoors once the seasons change. But tune your senses into the hues of autumn and the stark beauty of winter as you get out in nature and you’ll see hidden beauty and interest. Here are a few wildlife highlights to look out for now the nights have drawn in.Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:00:00 +0000https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/what-watch-wildlife-autumn-and-winter
