Blog: By Taghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/Blog listing, filtered by tag.enTake action for nature by doing nothing at all this No Mow May!https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sophie-bancroft/take-action-nature-doing-nothing-all-no-mow-mayTake action for nature by doing nothing at all! Sounds good to us, as well as to the bees, butterflies and local wildlife who’ll benefit.Mon, 01 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sophie Bancrofthttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sophie-bancroft/take-action-nature-doing-nothing-all-no-mow-mayNo Mow May (A volunteer newsletter update)https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/christian-emmerson/no-mow-mayNo Mow May is an exciting opportunity to give nature the time and space to thrive. It’s an easy sell to people – less work, more for nature – with very significant results for minimal effort. People are often surprised with the diversity of flowering plants that emerge from what they thought was ‘just grass’ and allowing these wildflower species that have been hiding in your lawn to reach their true form has many benefits.Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000Christian Emmersonhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/christian-emmerson/no-mow-mayGo wild for nature crafts this Easter!https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/abbie-hall/go-wild-nature-crafts-easterWith Easter coming up along with a half term break for your little explorers, we thought we’d share some ways that you can get creative with nature and welcome more wildlife into your green space.Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000Abbie Hallhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/abbie-hall/go-wild-nature-crafts-easterTeam Wilder FAQ'shttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sophie-bancroft/team-wilder-faqsTeam Wilder FAQs, Team Wilder Introduction TalkFri, 30 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000Sophie Bancrofthttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/sophie-bancroft/team-wilder-faqsBuild a better world for bugs this Insect Weekhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/abbie-hall/build-better-world-bugs-insect-weekDid you know that 41% of insect species face extinction? The loss of their habitats and overuse of pesticides are two major reasons why these little creatures are dying out eight times faster than large mammals.Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000Abbie Hallhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/abbie-hall/build-better-world-bugs-insect-weekUsing wildflowers to make your space bloomhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/shaun-waycott/using-wildflowers-make-your-space-bloomWant 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 +0000Shaun Waycotthttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/shaun-waycott/using-wildflowers-make-your-space-bloomRebirth and renewal at Grow Wilderhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/ben-hanslip/rebirth-and-renewal-grow-wilderOur Bristol wildflower site, with its lush food-growing areas and sense of peace in an urban world, is full of special places. One of them is the Sunburst Garden. In the past, this fabulous space has been a jewel in Grow Wilder’s colourful crown. Sadly, during the pandemic, like so many things in our lives, it suffered. Thankfully, due to the efforts of our community food-grower and engagement officer, Ben Hanslip, the last six months have seen it flourish and bloom. Here is his story.Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000Ben Hansliphttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/ben-hanslip/rebirth-and-renewal-grow-wilderHow to help hedgehogs in autumnhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/alex-dommett/how-help-hedgehogs-autumnAutumn leaves strewn across our gardens, parks and towns are like a magical sprinkling of treasure for one of the UK’s most elusive creatures. Hedgehogs regularly come out top in surveys of favourite wildlife amongst the British public, and fallen leaves offer vital nest-making materials as they prepare to hibernate.Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000Alex Dommetthttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/alex-dommett/how-help-hedgehogs-autumnAutumn: 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-friendBrilliant Beetleshttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/brilliant-beetlesDid you know that one in five of all known species on Earth is a beetle – that’s over 400,000 different beetles! And they’re dazzling in their variety, ranging from the huge 16cm-long Amazonian titan beetle to the tiny feather-winged beetles, which measure just 0.2mm – about the size of a pin-head!Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000Wild Bloghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/brilliant-beetlesExciting Times Ahead for our Grow Wilder sitehttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/luke-grimshaw/exciting-times-ahead-our-grow-wilder-siteAfter 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 +0000Luke Grimshawhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/luke-grimshaw/exciting-times-ahead-our-grow-wilder-siteGardening for moths and butterflieshttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/louise-treneman/gardening-moths-and-butterfliesButterflies and moths have suffered huge declines in recent years due to habitat loss, pesticide use and our changing climate. How we manage our gardens can make a huge difference for these struggling insects, creating wildlife corridors through our urban landscapes and providing food and shelter.Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000Louise Trenemanhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/louise-treneman/gardening-moths-and-butterfliesWhere there’s water there’s wildlife: create your pond habitat and watch wildlife returnhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/kathryn-shatford/where-theres-water-theres-wildlife-create-your-pond-habitat-and-watchWithin just two weeks of adding a pond to your garden you may see birds taking a bath, hedgehogs stopping for a drink, frogs and toads and their unsual looking spawn and dragonflies searching for somewhere to lay their eggs. Here's how to crate your own mini-habitat.Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:00:00 +0000Kathryn Shatfordhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/kathryn-shatford/where-theres-water-theres-wildlife-create-your-pond-habitat-and-watch
