Somerset Council has launched a public consultation on the county’s first Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). This statutory plan outlines priorities for protecting and restoring wildlife and hab
We’re delighted to share that the eels have returned to Avalon Marshes! Building on our successful partnership with the Somerset Eel Recovery Project (SERP) in 2024, the Somerset Wetlands team has l
The Art and Energy Collective has been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to work in partnership with peatland restoration and cultural organisations across the South-West – inclu
Peatlands habitats, such as raised bog, blanket bog and fen, in good condition, are home to a wide range of species and store the largest amount of carbon of all habitats in England. However, most of
Avalon Marshes, part of the Somerset Wetlands ‘super’ National Nature Reserve, is now home to at least two beavers, confirms Natural England. While beavers have been in the wider river catchment f
This month marked an exciting milestone at the Avalon Marshes Centre as the elvers residing in our display tank since May were released into the River Axe at Wedmore. Provided by the Somerset Eel Reco
Two rare wetland species have found a new home on the Shapwick Moor Nature Reserve following work to create new wetland features. This is part of action in hand across the country to recover nature an
Read all about the latest news about Shapwick Heath, the Avalon Marshes Centre and Natural England’s other nature reserves in Somerset. Download the newsletter: Somerset and Avon National Nature Res
Despite summer temperatures soaring and the beach calling, we’ve been busy as ever out on the reserves across the county. Our practical volunteers have been keeping things ticking over on the reserv
What is the Hide & Seek Project? The Hide & Seek Project seeks to uncover stories which exist in our wetlands and believes that by sharing and creating narratives we can better understand our
