Avon Wildlife Trust

Hear wildlife filmmaker Henry Kirkwood share stories of Atlantic bluefin tuna returning to UK waters and peregrines and other raptors. Get behind-the-scenes photos and videos showing how his films were made.

Make a zine with Western Forest, then try poetry writing with Aurora Amaryllis at a winter gathering for young people who care about nature. Share ideas over warm drinks by the fire and hear about Western Forest’s plans for the region.

Nature guide and conservationist Nick Patel brings Somerset’s birdlife to life through photographs and stories of the habitats and species found across Avon, Somerset and the Mendip Hills. Discover local birdwatching spots, with refreshments before the talk begins.

Explore how an initiative at Goblin Combe is improving woodland habitat, climate resilience and biodiversity in an illustrated talk by a nature reserves manager. Hear why thinning trees and letting in more light can help bats and dormice thrive.

Explore how great white egrets first bred in the UK on Somerset’s Avalon Marshes, then follow how colour-ringing helped researchers track juveniles across the country and the species’ new breeding colonies, in a fully illustrated talk.

Charlie Tallis from BS3 Moth Club leads a photo-filled talk on the moths living in gardens and beyond. Discover their survival tricks, ecosystem roles and surprising wildlife connections, then find out what flutters around your porch light after dark.