Lakeside Nature Centre

We are very pleased to have completed the Lakeside Nature Centre at Lower Moor Farm during the last year, with funding provided by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

The new centre provides a multi-use building for nature tourism and provides stunning views over Cottage Lake for nature watching.

Over the coming year we will be running events, courses, walks, talks, clubs and activities from the Centre and wider reserve to improve wildlife and environmental knowledge.

The funding has also greatly improved the existing carpark and road into the reserve. The Lakeside Care Farm will also be helping to undertake works in and around the wonderful new Centre.

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Joint restoration project on River Avon helps improve habitat diversity

A joint restoration project between our Water Team, Defence Infrastructure Organisation and the Services Dry Fly Fishing Association will improve habitats for riverine species on the banks of the River Avon.
Morningside Meadow volunteer group

NEW! Volunteer group at Morningside Meadow. Meeting every last Saturday of the month, 10-3pm.
Cloatley Meadow volunteer group

NEW! Volunteer group at Cloatley Meadow, meeting every third Tuesday of the month, 10-3pm.
Wedding Fayre

The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust at Langford Lakes will be hosting a first ever socially distanced Wedding Fayre.

Swindon Forest Meadows Project

The Forest meadows project is a joint project between Swindon Borough Council and Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. The Forest meadows project aims to create, restore, enhance and better manage grassland sites covering approximately 170 hectares and focused on 12 sites.
Sustainability Project

Find out how we're reviewing our carbon footprint to make sure we’re carbon-neutral by 2030.
Coombe Bissett Project

Support our Coombe Bissett Down nature reserve, a 70.6 hectare chalk downland valley funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Join us for surveying, training and event days or volunteer with us.
Wild Landscapes

We want to help you make wildlife-friendly environments. There are thousands of pockets of land out there, from gardens to schools and churchyards, that could offer the perfect habitat for the wonderful wildlife we have in this county.
Water Team

The Water Team relies on volunteers like you to manage our river and wetland work outside of our nature reserves. From advisory visits, through to the design and delivery of technical restoration projects, our team is successfully working to improve our freshwater environment for both wildlife and people throughout the county.
Lakeside Care Farm

Lakeside Care Farm is recognised as a thriving and effective setting that offers children, young people and adults with individual needs, the opportunity for meaningful education and work-based experiences in nature conservation, farming, horticulture and Forest School activities.
Recycle for Wiltshire Joint Venture

Part of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s mission is to inspire residents to adopt more sustainable lifestyles. Reducing our rubbish and recycling more helps conserve valuable resources, saves energy and reduces landfill which all helps to protect the environment.
Building Bridges

The Building Bridges programme supports people across Swindon and Wiltshire who have challenges, helping them to develop skills, access to education or move towards work.
Milestones

The Milestones project aims to connect vulnerable and marginalised young people aged 11-24 to their local, natural environment by offering opportunities to participate in practical activities and widen their knowledge and appreciation of local green spaces and nature reserves.
The Wellbeing Programme

The Wellbeing Programme provides nature-based activities for people struggling with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, low mood and stress.