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We work to protect Gloucestershire's wildlife and wild places for future generations.

29/10/2026

Two local citizen scientists have recorded one of the UK’s rarest beetles in Gloucestershire 🪲

Gordon Kirk first discovered a great silver water beetle during routine moth monitoring in West Gloucestershire, marking the species’ first ever confirmed record in the county. During a similar routine moth monitoring in Beachley, Bill Watkins also discovered a great silver water beetle caught in his moth trap.

Despite its name, the great silver water beetle looks black. However, when in water, it holds a film of air against its belly which lends it a silvery sheen.

Records like this are vital to understanding how species are shifting and responding to environmental change, and submitting your wildlife records to help build a clearer picture of the county’s biodiversity. Submit your records by heading to the link in the comments👇

29/10/2026

Yesterday's budget reduces protection for brownfield biodiversity, allowing brownfield development under 1.5 ha to bypass BNG.

At a time when the UK is failing to meet many of its nature recovery targets and world leaders are gathering at COP17 to discuss tackling the biodiversity crisis.

Here's the thing about brownfield sites that you may not know - they are surprisingly good for nature and often home to rare beetles, wildflowers, and more. Another day, another devastating blow to nature's recovery in the UK.

Read more: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/wildlife-trusts-react-todays-budget-0

28/10/2026

⚠️Warning: some viewers may find the following information mysterious and exciting...

Across Gloucestershire, conkers have gone missing. Head to Robinswood Hill or Crickley Hill to help solve the mystery this half term.

Purchase your casebook from the cafe and once you've solved the case, pop back to the cafe to claim your reward!

The casebook can be completed onsite or taken home. Containing a mixture of paper based activities and a scavenger hunt, you should have something to do whatever the weather.

27/10/2026

Have you ever heard the cry of a curlew ring across the landscape?

Together, we can give curlews, avocets, eels and countless other species a wetland home in the Severn Hams once again. Mission Wild will protect and improve vital habitats, helping vulnerable species like curlew thrive once more in the county.

Please support Harry’s Mission by donating today - head to the link on our page.

26/10/2026

Tabitha Tawny and Percy Pine Marten have noticed that the conkers are disappearing off the trees. So begins "The Great Conker Caper". Can you help them solve it?

Purchase your casebook from the cafe and once you've solved the case, pop back to the cafe to claim your reward!

The casebook can be completed onsite or taken home. Containing a mixture of paper based activities and a scavenger hunt, you should have something to do whatever the weather.

📍Robinswood Hill and Crickley Hill
📅Now until Sunday 1 November

26/10/2026

Last call: free wills month ends 31st October🍂

Don’t let writing or updating your will fall to the bottom of your to do list.

We've teamed up with Octopus Legacy to cover the cost of your will, up to £150. So you can write or update a simple will for free, or get a will with trust at a discounted rate. You'll save the people you love time and worry later, and you'll have your wishes in writing.

How to write or update your will
Pick what works for you:
● Online
● Over the phone
● At home or in-branch

Start your will here https://ow.ly/B99b5100AU3 Or call 020 4525 3605 and quote Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.

Many people who use this service choose to include a gift as a thank you. There's no obligation to.
You can also find a local solicitor through the Law Society.

25/10/2026

Make Halloween less spooky for wildlife🦇

24/10/2026

Have you ever seen an avocet?

A scarce wader, the avocet is about the same size as an oystercatcher, but much more slender. It feeds on aquatic insects and worms which it finds by sweeping its bill from side-to-side in shallow water.

Avocet and other waders rely on wetland habitats like those in the Severn Hams, which is a designated Nature Recovery Zone offering one of the county's greatest opportunities to help wildlife recover at scale, and one of the key pillars within Mission Wild.

Find out more and support Mission Wild at www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/MissionWild

23/10/2026

Mayor Adrian Graham (pictured in our Mission Wild frame) enjoyed the beautiful sights and sounds of autumn at Robinswood Hill with Gloucestershire Gateway Trust last week. He shared why Nature Matters to him:

"Robinswood Hill is one of Gloucester's real treasures. I love getting outdoors, exploring the wildlife up the hill, and just taking in everything nature has to offer. Sometimes we get so caught up in everyday life that we forget what's right on our doorstep. Having somewhere like Robinswood Hill where people can walk, explore, clear their heads and connect with nature is something we should really appreciate and protect."

Do you agree? Send a postcard to your MP to let them know why to you - find out more through the link in the comments.

23/10/2026

Our autumn/winter 2026 edition of our membership magazine Wildlife should soon be arriving with our members - make sure to check your emails to read your digital copy 💚.

If you're not a member yet, sign up and support local wildlife through the link in the comments.

Address

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Conservation Center
Gloucester
GL46SX

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441452383333

Website

http://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/, https://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/MissionWild

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