Blog: By Tag https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/ Blog listing, filtered by tag. en Natural wonders to look forward to this spring https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/abbie-hall/natural-wonders-look-forward-spring Though it might not feel like it with the flurry of snow we’ve had this week, spring is just around the corner, and with it brings a host of glorious nature and wildlife to reawaken our senses and connect us to the natural world. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Abbie Hall https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/abbie-hall/natural-wonders-look-forward-spring Wildlife in the Waste Industry: A GENeco case study https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/geneco/wildlife-waste-industry-geneco-case-study Waste and wildlife in the same sentence usually conjures thoughts of sea turtles choking on plastic bags and other distressing scenes, but sustainable waste solutions company GENeco are showing how the industry can contribute to the advancement of wildlife at their recycling and renewable energy facility in Avonmouth. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 GENeco https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/geneco/wildlife-waste-industry-geneco-case-study Using wildflowers to make your space bloom https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/shaun-waycott/using-wildflowers-make-your-space-bloom Want to get some wildflowers into your garden but not sure how? Don't have a garden but have room for a pot or two or maybe a window box? Then let Shaun Waycott from Grow Wilder's wildflower nursery give you some ideas. Wed, 11 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Shaun Waycott https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/shaun-waycott/using-wildflowers-make-your-space-bloom When the old ways are the best ways https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/when-old-ways-are-best-ways Of all the most traditional of countryside activities, scything has to be at the top of the list. This ancient method of cutting meadows is thought to date back to Roman times, and it involves the use of a scythe – a tool consisting of a long, curving blade attached at an angle to a handle, for cutting grass, by hand. The rhythmic movements, the regular swishing sounds and the sight of a single human working in the land without machinery are all very evocative. It seems like a folk memory of our countryside as it once was, before the roar of the motor splintered the silence. Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rebecca Lockwood https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/when-old-ways-are-best-ways A Celebration of Meadows https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/celebration-meadows Every week it seems there’s another special ‘day’ to celebrate. We bounce from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day, from National Volunteer’s Day to National Almond Buttercrunch Day (yes, really!) But arguably there is none that is more vital to us, to our children - to the future of the planet, even - than National Meadows Day, which falls this year on Saturday 3 July. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rebecca Lockwood https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/celebration-meadows Exciting Times Ahead for our Grow Wilder site https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/luke-grimshaw/exciting-times-ahead-our-grow-wilder-site After a long period of closure to the general public, Avon Wildlife Trust is incredibly excited that Grow Wilder, our unique urban wildlife site based in Stapleton, is now open to the public once again. Our wildflower plant nursery is open throughout the week, and on weekends we now have a new café offering teas, coffee and delicious variety of cakes. Most excitingly of all our footpaths are now open, meaning you can go wander and explore the amazingly diverse habitats we have on site including teeming wildlife ponds, buzzing meadows and nature-friendly farming. Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Luke Grimshaw https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/luke-grimshaw/exciting-times-ahead-our-grow-wilder-site Signs of spring – reignite your love for nature https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sarah-mitchell/signs-spring-reignite-your-love-nature Time spent in nature can help lift our spirits and brighten our days - here are a few signs of spring to look out for in your garden or local area during this difficult period. Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Sarah Mitchell https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sarah-mitchell/signs-spring-reignite-your-love-nature It’s time to ‘Grow Wilder’ and celebrate a new site name https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/luke-grimshaw/its-time-grow-wilder-and-celebrate-new-site-name After eight successful years of the site operating as Feed Bristol, Avon Wildlife Trust’s flagship food growing project is renaming to Grow Wilder. Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Luke Grimshaw https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/luke-grimshaw/its-time-grow-wilder-and-celebrate-new-site-name Why plant wildflowers in autumn? https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/shaun-waycott/why-plant-wildflowers-autumn By Shaun Waycott, Avon Wildlife Trust Wildflower Nursery Manager<br /><br /> We tend to think of spring as the best time to plant. But here at Avon Wildlife Trust’s Wildflower Nursery, we are wondering which wildflowers to plant now. Autumn is excellent. The summer heat has passed, so it is easier for plants to establish their roots in the dampness of a typical mild autumn. Wed, 18 Sep 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Shaun Waycott https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/shaun-waycott/why-plant-wildflowers-autumn Midsummer meadows for bee-friendly beauty https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/midsummer-meadows-bee-friendly-beauty Meadows 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 +0000 Elisabeth Winkler https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/elisabeth-winkler/midsummer-meadows-bee-friendly-beauty Local wildflowers for bees and people https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/local-wildflowers-bees-and-people A wildflower is more than just a pretty face. Wildflowers provide food for pollinating insects. Without wildflowers, there are no pollinators. It has been estimated that 80% of our western diet depends on bees. Without bees and other pollinators which give their time for free, fertilising crops would be time-consuming and costly, making food more expensive. Fri, 17 May 2019 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/local-wildflowers-bees-and-people

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