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A Funeral For Nature
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/funeral-natureWritten by Wildlife Champions Coordinator, Emma Fennell Hodson.Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000Wild Bloghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/funeral-nature<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/wild-blog/finding-ancient-and-veteran-trees">
Finding Ancient and Veteran Trees
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/finding-ancient-and-veteran-treesSomething odd is happening in the woods. People are standing around a large tree, staring up into the branches, peering into bark crevices, kneeling down to look under the roots. Then they produce a tape measure, and after some scrambling and an argument with a neighbouring holly-bush, they encircle the tree with it.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000Wild Bloghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/finding-ancient-and-veteran-trees<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/wild-blog/roy-kareem-my-wild-life">
Roy Kareem - My Wild Life
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/roy-kareem-my-wild-lifeRoy Kareem is one of the Black and Green Ambassadors for 2021. This is his wildlife journey.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000Wild Bloghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/roy-kareem-my-wild-life<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/wild-blog/water-vole">
The Water Vole
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/water-voleKelly Hollings, Restoring Ratty Project Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explores the habits of these much-loved mammals.Thu, 06 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000Wild Bloghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/water-vole<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/wild-blog/brilliant-beetles">
Brilliant Beetles
</a>https://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-beetles<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/wild-blog/my-wild-life-celebrating-wellbeing-nature-jason-leck">
My Wild Life – Celebrating Wellbeing with Nature - Jason Leck
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/my-wild-life-celebrating-wellbeing-nature-jason-leckOur Wellbeing with Nature project as we know it is coming to an end, having inspired many to learn new skills, build confidence and lead healthier lives through experiencing nature and being outdoors. One of our Wellbeing with Nature Project Officers, Jason, reflects on his experiences in the team, and the impact he has seen through their work.Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000Wild Bloghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/my-wild-life-celebrating-wellbeing-nature-jason-leck<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/wild-blog/my-wild-life-celebrating-wellbeing-nature-mhairi-cornish">
My Wild Life – Celebrating Wellbeing with Nature - Mhairi Cornish
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/my-wild-life-celebrating-wellbeing-nature-mhairi-cornishAs I write this blog at the end of the Wellbeing with Nature Project, it is nice to have the opportunity to reflect on the past four incredible years. The Wellbeing with Nature Project was set up in 2016 to inspire and support people to learn new skills and lead healthier lives through experiencing nature and being outdoors.Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000Wild Bloghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/my-wild-life-celebrating-wellbeing-nature-mhairi-cornish<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/wild-blog/celebrating-wetlands-where-land-meets-water">
Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/celebrating-wetlands-where-land-meets-waterWe may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is a problem not just for nature, but for people too.Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000Wild Bloghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/celebrating-wetlands-where-land-meets-water<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/wild-blog/will-prime-minister-do-right-thing-and-overturn-neonicotinoid-decision">
Will the Prime Minister do the right thing and overturn the neonicotinoid decision?
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/will-prime-minister-do-right-thing-and-overturn-neonicotinoid-decisionOn 8th January the UK Government took a decision that could have far-reaching consequences for our insects. This was to allow farmers to treat sugar beet seed with the banned substance thiamethoxam, a neonicotinoid, as an emergency option to help against the beet yellows virus.Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000Wild Bloghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/will-prime-minister-do-right-thing-and-overturn-neonicotinoid-decision<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/wild-blog/how-identify-diving-ducks">
How to identify diving ducks
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/how-identify-diving-ducksAs we go into another lockdown, nature once again reveals itself as a source of freedom and solace. But what can you look out for in the cold of winter?Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000Wild Bloghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/how-identify-diving-ducks<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/wild-blog/new-years-resolutions-wildlife">
New Year’s Resolutions for Wildlife
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/new-years-resolutions-wildlifeAs we put 2020 behind us as a year to forget, let us always remember our increased connection with nature on a deeper level than ever before as more of us ventured into the great outdoors. This New Year, set yourself a resolution to give back to local wildlife as it has given to us in our time of need.Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000Wild Bloghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/new-years-resolutions-wildlife<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/wild-blog/owl-spotting-autumn">
Owl spotting this autumn
</a>https://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-autumn<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/wild-blog/living-spiders">
Living with spiders
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/living-spidersEvery autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?Fri, 09 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000Wild Bloghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/living-spiders<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/wild-blog/secret-world-fungi">
The secret world of fungi
</a>https://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-fungi<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/wild-blog/great-british-snake">
The Great British Snake Off
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/great-british-snakeSnakes are often thought of as exotic creatures to be admired (or avoided) on holidays in hotter countries, but Britain is home to three native species of snake.Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000Wild Bloghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/great-british-snake<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/wild-blog/volunteering-avon-wildlife-trusts-wild-city-action-team">
Volunteering with Avon Wildlife Trust's Wild City Action Team
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/volunteering-avon-wildlife-trusts-wild-city-action-teamHaving started volunteering in the office answering volunteer enquiries, I was keen to have a practical placement with one of our conservation teams so that I could get a feel for what they do. I signed up to go out for the day with the Wild City Action Team, who work on designated Local Wildlife Sites in Bristol. I was advised to bring a packed lunch, wear sturdy boots and bring waterproofs.Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000Wild Bloghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/wild-blog/volunteering-avon-wildlife-trusts-wild-city-action-team
