Posted 16/08/2023
Newsletter for Shapwick Heath
Read all about the latest news about Shapwick Heath, the Avalon Marshes Centre and Natural England’s other nature reserves in Somerset. Click here
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Posted 21/04/2023
Centre fully open again
We are delighted to announce that the latest round of refurbishments is complete and the Avalon Marshes Centre is fully open again. We now have a covered entrance, lots more undercover cafe seating, a
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Posted 02/04/2023
Newsletter for Somerset NNRs
Read all about what has been happening at Shapwick Heath and beyond in our latest newsletter. It also contains news of the refurbishments at the Avalon Marshes Centre and upcoming events. Just click o
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Posted 30/03/2023
Avalon Marshes Centre Improvements
It’s an exciting time at the Avalon Marshes Centre, with the next stage of improvements almost complete, and the Avalon Archaeology site now fully open. There will be a new entrance area, extend
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Posted 23/11/2022
Super Starlings for home educated children at RSPB Ham Wall
Have you ever marvelled at a starling murmuration? Join us at RSPB Ham Wall to learn about the fascinating lives of these charismatic birds as they gather in massive flocks for their evening flyby abo
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Posted 31/10/2022
Further improvements at the Avalon Marshes Centre
Natural England has now secured funding from Defra to continue with the improvements within the Avalon Marshes. These are at the Avalon Marshes Centre and are part of what is known as the Phase 3 work
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Posted 31/10/2022
Shapwick Heath Newsletter: Jul – Sep 22
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
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Posted 31/10/2022
WetlandLIFE: Hide and Seek Project – Featured Writer Interview
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
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Posted 18/11/2021
Shapwick Heath Newsletter: Jul – Sep 22
Shapwick Heath NNR: 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 tickin
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Posted 06/07/2020
Avalon Marshes response to Covid-19
Safety is our top priority and we are closely monitoring Coronavirus (Covid-19) updates and following government advice. Update 22 Aug 21: In line with Government guidance Shapwick Heath NNR and its a