Want to make a difference to Somerset's wildlife? Why not come along to one of our events? 🌱

Stay up-to-date with what we've got planned by checking out the Events tab on our Facebook page, or by visiting the What's On page on our website: somersetwildlife.org/events

🐞 Ladybirds are probably our most familiar beetles – and also some of the most popular.

Take a closer look at one of the UK’s most popular beetles in our latest blog: somersetwildlife.org/blog/thewildli…

#Ladybird #Nature #Insects

Baby barn owl alert! 😍🦉

Early this morning, we heard those faint, telltale squeaks coming from our barn owl nesting box! Sure enough, when Trude took a very quick stretch outside, we could clearly see her first egg had hatched.

Watch the moment in the clip below! 👇

We're excited to announce that our 60th Anniversary Photo Competition is open for entries! 📸

👇 Take a look at how to enter — good luck!
somersetwildlife.org/photo-competit…

#60YearsOfSWT #PhotoCompetition (Image: View south over the Somerset Levels from Walton Hill)

Did you know that UK peatlands store an amazing 3.2 billion tonnes of carbon? 😮

Find out more about our precious peatlands here: somersetwildlife.org/blog/steve-mew…

Share your thoughts! 📢

University of Exeter has launched a survey to better understand public attitudes to the possible reintroduction of wildcats in the South West.

All residents in the South West are invited to take part 👉 buff.ly/49LWnVr

Small clip of a Marsh Harrier flying over the reeds at Catcott Lows yesterday afternoon.
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🤔 Part of a community group and trying to make sense of how best to campaign ahead of the general election? Then The Climate Coalition's Local Intelligence Hub is for you!

Start exploring data here 👉 localintelligencehub.com

We're competing for community votes in two Tesco stores this spring! 🛒

If you're based in Ilminster or Langport, please consider supporting one of our projects by casting your vote! 👇
somersetwildlife.org/news/tesco-str…

#Somerset #TescoStrongerStarts @groundworkUK

Want to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate? 🍃

We're currently recruiting for a number of exciting roles within our organisation.

💚 Interested in finding out more? You can find all the roles here:
somersetwildlife.org/jobs

As part of our 60th anniversary celebrations, we're challenging you to unleash your inner citizen scientist by signing up to iNaturalist and spotting 60 species 🔍

Get started here: somersetwildlife.org/spot-60-species

#Spot60Species #Somerset #TeamWilder

We're running a special drop-in event in Burnham-on-Sea next week! 📆

If you live in Burnham or Highbridge, this is your chance to have your say on your community's brand new Climate Adaptation Plan! 👇
somersetwildlife.org/events/2024-05…

#Somerset Burnham-On-Sea.com BOS&H Town Council

We're calling on all political parties to prioritise nature ahead of the next #GeneralElection ! 📢

Did you know just 3% of land and 8% of English waters are properly protected for nature? This is nowhere near enough.

📖 Read more here: somersetwildlife.org/our-priorities…

#Somerset #Nature

Have you visited our Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve before? 🗺️

This grassland reserve is located in the wonderful Mendip Hills National Landscape. It's an excellent place to spot butterflies, as well as reptiles like adders and common lizards! 👇🐍
somersetwildlife.org/nature-reserve…

#Somerset #MendipHills

We're celebrating our 60th anniversary this year! 🥳

Thanks to over 23,000 members and 300 amazing volunteers, we're working as hard as ever to support nature’s recovery in Somerset as we enter our 60th year. Read more below! 👇
somersetwildlife.org/news/somerset-…

What can your community do to prepare for our changing climate? 🌍

Our Climate Adaptation Toolkit can help you learn about some of the quick wins you can take to prepare for the more extreme weather we're already experiencing. 👇
somersetwildlife.org/climate-adapta…

#Somerset #Climate

It's not too late to sign up for our #AbseilForWildlife ! 🦅

In just over 3 weeks' time, a team of our supporters will be challenging themselves (from 130 feet!) to help raise vital funds for Somerset's wildlife and wild places! Will you join them? 👇
somersetwildlife.org/support-us/fun…

Have you been outside today? 💚

Spending time in nature has proven benefits for our physical and mental wellbeing — so get outside and see what wildlife you can see!

#Somerset #Wildlife #StressAwarenessMonth

Happy National #MammalWeek ! 🦊🦇

There are over 100 different species of mammals to be found in the UK — on land, around our coasts, and in the skies!

🔍 Help us learn more about our mammals: somersetwildlife.org/wildlife/great…

#Somerset #CitizenScience SERC

There's less than one week left to help shape Somerset's Local Nature Recovery Strategy! ⌛

📝 Submit your views so that Somerset Council get it right for Somerset — the survey closes next Tuesday 30th April: somersetcouncil.citizenspace.com/climate-and-en…

#Somerset #NatureRecovery #LNRS #Landscape