The Trust is unique in being the only organisation concerned with all aspects of the environment in Wiltshire. We are one of the UK’s most successful nature conservation charities. Since the Trust’s formation in 1963 out of concern for the colony of Purple Emperor butterflies in Blackmoor Copse, we have created 37 wildlife havens, effectively lobbied local and national government and dramatically reduced waste in Wiltshire. Find out more about us.
Wacky Water
Come along and join us for a watery experience with lots of hands-on activities for all the family. We will be having a go at pond/stream dipping to find out who lives there, discovering where our tap water comes from and how we can all do our bit to protect our local waterways. We will also be going for a walk to uncover what wildlife lives in and near our rivers.
Next Wacky Water events are August 6th 10am - 12pm at Langford Lakes Nature Reserve and August 23rd 10am - 12pm at West Amesbury.
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Summer Holiday Family Fun
Come and join us for lots of hands-on activities to discover more about the wildlife at our Nature Reserves. Topics to include pond dipping, fishing, bird walks and bee activities.
Events take place every Wednesday morning 10.00am - 12.00pm at Lower Moor Farm Nature Reserve. Click here for more information
Events take place every Friday morning 10.00am - 12.00pm at Langford Lakes Nature Reserve. Click here for more information
2 Minute Survey on Local Food
"Wiltshire and Swindon Food Champions"
We are bidding to the Local Food Fund for a 3 year project to provide allotments in supported housing sites and create publicity to help more people buy food from their local farmers. We want to create a real ‘buzz’ about local food! We need the views of at least 500 people to find out how we should design our project and to demonstrate support.Click here to take part in the survey (only 2 minutes!) and then pass it on to any of your contacts in Swindon and Wiltshire. Very many thanks for your help!
Purchase 'A wish for my baby...' book
What sort of world would you like your child to grow up in? This is a baby's first book about caring for our planet and each other. The Trust promotes the use of reusable nappies through its Real Nappy Network Project - the babies and toddlers featured in this book have all benefited directly from this work.
Have you drunk your glass of river water today?
“When I ask: Have you drunk a glass of river water today? - the expression on the kids’ faces is one of bewilderment and disgust. But the reality is – they will have,” says the Trust's Ruth Clarricoates.
Nominations sought for Corporate Green Awards 2010 –
Save money, help the environment and gain an edge over your competitors – that’s the message from the Trust to local businesses as it launches the hunt for companies to enter its third annual Corporate Green Awards.
Army families play dirty as event draws them into nature
Children just love to explore woodland, play with mud and create their own art, so a free family fun afternoon and barbeque at Down Barn Wood in Larkhill, near Bulford on Saturday 17th July should hit the spot for an ideal summer’s day out.
Wildlife returns to restored River Avon
Eight months after the Trust and partners completed restoration work on a stretch of the Salisbury Avon near Pewsey, wildlife is flooding back into the area and the water is teeming with young fish.
We’re going on a dragon hunt
Hunting for dragonflies will be one of the many interesting activities laid on for children at the Trust’s free family event at Conigre Mead Nature Reserve, Melksham, on Sunday 25th July, 2-4pm. “There will be lots to do for children of all ages at this pretty reserve,” says Sarah Wood, the Trust’s Education Officer.