Things we do
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We are a volunteer‑led wildlife group made up of people who are passionate about protecting and celebrating the natural world on our doorstep.
Together, we work to conserve local habitats, support the species that live here, and encourage others to enjoy and connect with the wildlife around them. We like to work and share information with our friends in Abbots Leigh Wildlife Group. Our group brings together neighbours, families, and nature‑lovers who want to learn, share knowledge, and take practical action to help our local environment thrive. From recording wildlife sightings and running community events to supporting habitat restoration and promoting responsible gardening, we aim to make a positive difference for the creatures that call our area home. The group also works closely with the Abbots Leigh Wildlife Group, sharing information, expertise, and resources to strengthen wildlife awareness and conservation efforts across the wider region. This partnership enables us to coordinate activities, exchange knowledge, and support a broader network of volunteers who are equally committed to protecting local nature. Whether you’re an experienced naturalist or simply curious about the wildlife in your garden, you’re welcome to join us. Every small action helps protect the green spaces, hedgerows, meadows, and waterways that support our local biodiversity. Stay connected! 
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more about the Wildlife Group
Rewilding and Blue Hearts
Many of us provide areas in our gardens to support our wildlife, giving them places in which to drink, bathe and spawn, find food and places to nest. Rewilding sections of our garden or other areas of our village allow a natural balance to be restored promoting biodiversity for both flora and fauna.
SPAD are providing people with blue hearts which can be put up in an area that is being left to rewild. This indicates to people that this area is not being neglected, but is being returned to nature.
Hedgehogs and Hedgehog Street
Hedgehog numbers are declining in the UK. There are many things we can all do to help. If you see a hedgehog, please add your sighting on Hedgehog Street. They also have lots of interesting and helpful information.
Home - Hedgehog Street
Nature Garden
Please find below the links to two of Sarah and Dave's West Country Wildlife Garden
Episode 1 - FLOWERS AND BUMBLEBEES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk2oD3kG2MQ
Episode 2 - BUTTERFLIES, & BEE FLIES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU2fgT6ymlA
Toad Patrol
Every year amphibians (toads, frogs and newts) throughout the village make a mighty journey to head back to the ponds to spawn. This happens normally in the milder, wet evenings during February and March when the temperature is above 5 degrees C. Every year 100s of them are killed by cars and bikes. Pill's Toad Patrol group meet to help toads on their way, do join us!
Please take care on the roads at night and try and stick to the well-lit roads which the amphibians tend to avoid. If you do see a toad, frog or newt in the road: First make sure you are safe, pick up the little animal and move it to somewhere where they are out of danger. Remember to wash your hands afterwards.
Many of us provide areas in our gardens to support our wildlife, giving them places in which to drink, bathe and spawn, find food and places to nest. Rewilding sections of our garden or other areas of our village allow a natural balance to be restored promoting biodiversity for both flora and fauna.
SPAD are providing people with blue hearts which can be put up in an area that is being left to rewild. This indicates to people that this area is not being neglected, but is being returned to nature.
Hedgehogs and Hedgehog Street
Hedgehog numbers are declining in the UK. There are many things we can all do to help. If you see a hedgehog, please add your sighting on Hedgehog Street. They also have lots of interesting and helpful information.
Home - Hedgehog Street
Nature Garden
Please find below the links to two of Sarah and Dave's West Country Wildlife Garden
Episode 1 - FLOWERS AND BUMBLEBEES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk2oD3kG2MQ
Episode 2 - BUTTERFLIES, & BEE FLIES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU2fgT6ymlA
Toad Patrol
Every year amphibians (toads, frogs and newts) throughout the village make a mighty journey to head back to the ponds to spawn. This happens normally in the milder, wet evenings during February and March when the temperature is above 5 degrees C. Every year 100s of them are killed by cars and bikes. Pill's Toad Patrol group meet to help toads on their way, do join us!
Please take care on the roads at night and try and stick to the well-lit roads which the amphibians tend to avoid. If you do see a toad, frog or newt in the road: First make sure you are safe, pick up the little animal and move it to somewhere where they are out of danger. Remember to wash your hands afterwards.
