Green Ilminster

Farmers Question Time

Date/time: Wednesday 26 March 6.45pm

Location: Ilminster Arts Centre

A session on farming and wildlife issues in Somerset. Free event.  No booking required.

 

poster about green ilminster farmers question time


Severn Estuary Spring Clean

Date/time: Now until 6 April

Location: Severn Estuary

Calling all litter pickers, individuals, groups and enthusiasts. Take part in our Severn Estuary spring clean week. If you are interested in taking part, email severn@cardiff.ac.uk

 

spring clean


Netherclay Easter nature trail

Date/time: Monday 7 April 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Location: Netherclay, Bishop's Hull, TA1 5AB

£3 per child - cash only

No need to book. Suitable for kids aged 2-10 years old. 

Come for a walk around the woods and try our Easter themed nature trail. Will you be able to find all the eggs and figure out the secret spring word? Then a small chocolate prize awaits.

easter trail


Wilstock and Stockmoor Country Park Easter nature trail

Date/time: Tuesday 8 April 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Location: Teeswater Walk, Wilstock & Stockmoor Country Park

£3 per child - cash only

No need to book. Suitable for kids aged 2-10 years old. 

Come for a walk around the park and try our Easter themed nature trail. Will you be able to find all the eggs and figure out the secret spring word? Then a small chocolate prize awaits.

wilstock easter trail


Berrow Dunes Easter nature trail

Date/time: Thursday 10 April 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Location: Berrow Dunes Local Nature Reserve

£3 per child - cash only

No need to book. Suitable for kids aged 2-10 years old. 

Come for a walk around the nature reserve and try our Easter themed nature trail. Will you be able to find all the eggs and figure out the secret spring word? Then a small chocolate prize awaits.

berrow easter nature trail


The chirrups an chirps of Chard

Date/time: Tuesday 22 or 24 April 

7.00am -  9.00am

Location: Chard Reservoir Local Nature Reserve

Two dates to join a morning walk to the willow woodland, followed by listening to birdsong. Hot drinks and snacks are available for a £1 donation. The Chard Reservoir Ranger team will be there to identify birdsong and discuss nature conservation.

Meeting Point: Oaklands Car Park (Chard Reservoir), Oaklands Avenue, Chard, Somerset TA20 1HU 

Cost: £8.00 per adult

Booking: Email Edd at edward.chilcott@somerset.gov.uk with the number of places and a contact phone number.

Payment by cash on the day.

Please check your junk mail if you don't receive a reply.

A Heron sat on a branch in the trees at Chard Reservoir


Yeovil Country Park

Earth day event

Date/time:  Saturday 26 April. 

11.00am - 4.00pm

Location: Yeovil Country Park, Brunswick Street, Yeovil

Free event for all the family and friends at Ninesprings Country Park to celebrate all living things. Meet groups and their nature supporting projects, enjoy music, dancing, face painting, arts and crafts, circus skills, arts and crafts, story telling, refreshments and more!

earth day at yeovil country park poster


People, planet, pint: Sustainability meet-up's

Date/time:  Monthly events

Location: Barolo Lounge, 17 & 18 High Street Yeovil BA20 1RQ

Your local meetup is a great place to start your journey or continue learning, and meet diverse people to chat about life and how we can sustain it. Every job is a climate job, so come along and learn about how you can take action, as well as what is going on locally.

We welcome everyone, regardless of their experience or background. 

 

people planet pint


Just act natural - Eco explorers

Date/time:  Saturday 24 May, 10am - pm

Location: Carymoor Environmental Trust, Castle Cary

£7.00 under 2's go free.

We understand just how important it is for families with a child who has learning difficulties or disabilities to have access to enjoyable experiences that provide them with opportunities to meet others in similar situations.

That’s why we’ve put together these unique events which allows families of all shapes and sizes to come together in a supportive environment, share experiences, learn new skills and have lots of fun!

 

carrymore


Avalon Marshes Events

Date/time:  Various events

Location: Avalon Marshes, Ham Wall  and Shapwick Heath 

Guided walks, Well Women Walks, Learn to film, Discover and Draw and more!

A view across Avalon Marshes looking towards Tor Hill Glastonbury

Carymoor Environmental Trust

Date/time:  Various events

Location: Carymoor environmental Centre, Dimmer Lane, Dimmer, near Castle Cary BA7 7NR 

Mini explorers, basket courses, and even Christmas pottery! Check out their website for upcoming events.

a young person at an arts and crafts session

Events at Chard Reservoir LNR, Yeovil Country Park and Ham Hill 

Date/time: Throughout the summer. Visit their What's on pages 

Bats, bugs, bees and more!

common pipistrelle bat

Sustainable Wells events

Date/time: Throughout the year there are many regular events such as; Wells Repair Cafe, Freecycle and Make and Mend.

Visit their website 

 

freecycle sustainable wells


Where's Fixy?

Date/time: Various

Location: Various

The Fixy team promoting volunteer-run repair groups and opportunities to get involved
Accepting donations of unwanted smart tech for reuse, including laptops, tablets, mobile phones, digital cameras and other smart devices (see below for full list) – data will be securely wiped by Donate IT before items are passed back into the community.

Find out more about Fixy and upcoming repair, reuse and recycling events.

Fixy van set up at an event

Somerset Wildlife Trust Events 

Date/time: Various events throughout the summer!

Location: Somerset Wildlife Trust website

Entry: FREE

Sea searches, exploring plankton, wildlife watches, mindfulness and nature and much more. Visit the Somerset Wildlife events page to find your favourite.

Child examining creatures on a log with magnifying glass