๐๐ป The UK's largest free public celebration of the natural world. ๐๐ณ Festival of Nature returns this summer, June 2025! #FestofNature ๐ฆ๐ฆ
๐ BIG NEWS! Festival of Nature 2025 is taking place on Fri 6th - Sun 15th June! ๐
And it has a theme... ๐ง Water! ๐ง From oceans & lakes to ponds & streams, celebrate our #BluePlanet and it's amazing wildlife at #FestOfNature 2025. ๐ชธ๐
Learn more: https://t.co/aV59xwArXW
Brand new event! ๐The Citizen Science Showcase (22 Febโ1 Mar 2025): Free online & in-person training events, talks, & resources on amazing community science projects across the West of England, Somerset, Dorset, & Wiltshire. ๐๐๐ฟ
Check out the events: https://t.co/e3pvloLOJY
Weโre very excited to announce that weโre joining a partnership with @ERWproject, @Durrellwildlife and @GwentWildlife, to explore the possibility of reintroducing white-tailed eagles to Wales and the Severn Estuary. ๐ฆ
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The #BigRockPoolChallenge has begun! ๐ฆ๐
The project is a hands-on marine conservation initiative, created in partnership with The Rock Pool Project and the Marine Biological Association. ๐
Learn more and get involved: https://t.co/9o4jwpGRFH
@BristolMuseum are running their annual Winter Lecture this week - all about Bristol's bugs! ๐ฆ๐ชฒ
Hear insights on the city's insect populations, from local entomologist Ray Barnett. ๐ชฐ
When: Thurs 14 November, 7:30-9PM
Where: M Shed (& Online)
Tickets: https://t.co/qs3jM0SlRS
Have you found a #hedgehog you're worried about?
Follow these simple steps & call us on 01584 890801 or your local independent hedgehog rescue as soon as possible.
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Don't delay - acting quickly can make all the difference!
#MondayMotivation
Your votes are in, and the winners of #AutumnLeafWatch 2024 are...
Hollie with a lovely fern and fungi photo ๐
Rob with a New Forest deer ๐ฆ
Amy with a canopy of colours at Westonbirt Arboretum ๐
Thanks to everyone who took part and voted this year ๐งก
We're hiring for a Head of Higher Education and Field Conservation! ๐ฆ
The role includes leadership of field programmes and multiple projects across the world.
Find out more and apply at https://t.co/ErlOMG2T1U
#Jobs#ZooJobs#Hiring#AnimalJobs#ConservationJobs
Discover what Grace has to say about the future of environmentalism, the role of young people, and technology: https://t.co/Jcm0AM6SiR
Inspired by this series? ๐ก Continue the conversation at #Communicate2024 this month.
Book a ticket today: https://t.co/nRcZUwWLWT
Thanks to climate activist, educational speaker, and student paramedic Gracie Allen for sharing her views in our final blog. Grace is a Young Green Creator with Forest of Imagination and a Student & Mentor with the Avon Schools Eco Network. ๐ณ https://t.co/Jcm0AM6SiR
Our fourth and final blog in our 'Reflections from the 2004 generation' series is now live! https://t.co/Jcm0AM6SiR
To mark the 20th anniversary of #Communicate conference, we spoke to four young adults all born in 2004 about their thoughts on environmental change. ๐๐
The West of England has launched the countryโs first Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
This landmark moment will lead to a future where nature is restored, reconnected, and actively recovering.
By investing in nature now, we can deliver a brighter, more resilient future for all.
To celebrate the start of our Shaun the Sheep trail this Saturday 9 November, we've got 5 pairs of tickets to give away! ๐คฉ๐
We've hidden 5 Shauns around our website. Message us when you find one to win tickets to our Christmas trail!
Can ewe find him? https://t.co/UGNH454JNc
4. Notice the new tracks ๐พ
Mud, frost and snow can reveal trails left by wildlife such as foxes, deer and badgers. Study up on your tracks knowledge and become a wildlife detective on those winter walks.
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How can you connect with wildlife this winter? โ๏ธ
1. Night sky watching & listening ๐
Winter nights are a great time to look up and tune into the sounds and movements of wildlife. Listen out for the hoots of owls and swoops of bats!
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3. Leave those leaf piles ๐
Resist tidying up those piles of leaves and twigs that have dropped, as they can provide shelter and hibernation spaces for insects, toads and hedgehogs.
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๐ธ Wildlife Photographer of the Year
100 stunning photographs showcasing Earthโs extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet.
Book your tickets at https://t.co/iyjutPgnOW
ยฉ Samual Stone, Wildlife Photographer of the Year #WPY60
Help protect #hedgehogs this #bonfire night!
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Share this post & our posters on your socials & online, or print them off & hand out at local shops & bonfire events!
Share to make aware & #rememberhedgehogs
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Have you been #LeafPeeping at the arboretum yet? Now is the perfect time! ๐
Not heard of it? Read the blog below to find out about this popular autumn pastime!
Share your photos and tag @WestonbirtFOWA ๐
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