Finding funding
How to find funding for community groups in Wiltshire & Swindon.
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Fungi Folklore
From mythical creatures to popular stories and anti-forgery methods - find out the history and ancient beliefs of fungi.
Finding Your Way Around the Reserve
Navigation has been made easier at Coombe Bissett Down with the introduction of timed walking routes and waymarkers.
My birding
A couple of years ago Nick took the plunge and bought into a bird watching holiday company, and at a stroke his hobby became his livelihood.
Tawny mining bee
The Tawny mining bee is a furry, gingery bee that can often be seen in parks and gardens during the springtime. Look for a volcano-like mound of earth in the lawn that marks the entrance to its…
Funding your community project
Do you have a great idea to help improve the environment, tackle climate change, reduce carbon or increase wildlife in Wiltshire? This fund could help make it happen.
Fishing on the River Wylye
Did you know that you can fly fish on the River Wylye?
A guide to filming and photography on our reserves
If you are interested in taking commercial photographs or filming (or other commercial activities) on one of our nature reserves, please contact us.
Swindon Wildlife Group - Bird Ringing
Simon Tucker and team demonstrate the art of bird ringing. A good variety of birds should be seen in close up.
Ashy mining bee
This black and grey solitary bee takes to the wing in spring, when it can be seen buzzing around burrows in open ground.
Morel
This unique fungus is one of the most sought after spring fungi of them all.
New workplace wellbeing programme gets funding to help people experiencing poor mental health
We have received funding to launch a workplace wellbeing programme!