THE Somerset Wildlife Trust is hosting a special event to celebrate local people who have been doing their part for nature in their gardens, local green spaces, and communities.

The annual event, Wilder Together, will take place this autumn to celebrate the positive actions taken by local people in Somerset to protect nature and the climate.

Hosted in a different part of the county each year, Wilder Together 2024 is taking place at Edgar Hall in Somerton on Saturday October 12, from 11am until 3.30pm.

The event's aim is to inspire individuals and communities to take meaningful actions to drive nature's recovery across the country.

The nature conservation charity hopes that by bringing together people and communities from across Somerset, this will create a ripple effect to inspire more people to take action for nature and climate.

During the morning, attendees of the event will be able to enjoy quick-fire talks from community-led nature projects from across Somerset, including the Big Bat Count and Mendip Youth Rangers.

Attendees will also have time to network with other nature-advocates and enthusiasts to share ideas.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided, after which attendees can take part in one of a selection of afternoon workshops (booked on arrival), including Community Rewilding, Wildlife Friendly Community Food Growing, Youth Action, Active Hope and Re-imagining our urban spaces.

Advanced booking for the event is essential however, Somerset Wildlife Trust wants everyone to be able to attend the event, regardless of finances, so tickets are “pay what you can”, with fully subsidised spaces available.

Bryony Slaymaker, Wilder Communities Manager at Somerset Wildlife Trust, has said that the event will showcase the power of individuals and communities that are taking meaningful action for the environment.

She remarked: “There are many people across the county who have the passion and energy to drive positive change for nature in their local area, school, business, land, or workplace.

“Wilder Together 2024 is not only a celebration of this work but is also a catalyst for change.

“We know that by demonstrating the amazing achievements made by individuals and groups across Somerset, we can inspire others as part of our ambition to encourage 1 in 4 people to take sustained collective action for nature and climate by 2030.”