News - Steart

Bristol UWE Field Trip

Bristol UWE Field Trip

On the 30 May, as part of the Advanced Ecosystems Conservation in Practice, Masters students from Bristol UWE came to WWT Steart Marshes for the second year in a row. Utilising the reserve as the fantastic outdoor learning space that it is, they learnt s

11 June 2018

Open Day 2018

Open Day 2018

Yesterday was our second annual open day here at Steart Marshes. We were treated to a beautiful sunny day and plenty of visitors came along to learn about the site and enjoy the activities.

22 May 2018

Science Behind Steart - New QR Codes on Reserve

Science Behind Steart - New QR Codes on Reserve

WWT Steart Marshes is collaborating in a Masters project at the University of the West of England which pilots the use of QR codes on our reserve to help communicate the scientific research going on at Steart. There are three QR codes on site which you ca

29 August 2017

Change Art Exhibition - 18/09 to 14/10/2017

Change Art Exhibition - 18/09 to 14/10/2017

Interesting and exciting new exhibition planned by three artists - Siân Martin (Textile Artist), Lesley Roberts (Photographer) and Pauline Lerry (Painter) - who have challenged themselves to respond to the changing moods of WWT Steart Marshes using thei

16 August 2017

Explore the Sea Wall Breach by 4x4 - on 27th September 2017

Explore the Sea Wall Breach by 4x4 - on 27th September 2017

Take a trip out to explore the new salt marsh and creek system in an area not normally open to the public. Were running 3 trips during the day and spaces are available on the 10-11:30am and the 12-1:30pm trips. The 2-3:30pm trip is already fully booked.

16 August 2017

Dragonfly Walk - 19th August 2017

Dragonfly Walk - 19th August 2017

Walk with local experts to find out about the Dragonflies of WWT Steart Marshes. Suitable for any age, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential - telephone: 01278 651090 or email: info.steart@wwt.org.uk £3 for WWT members/ £

16 August 2017

Released Black-Tailed Godwit seen at WWT Steart Marshes

Released Black-Tailed Godwit seen at WWT Steart Marshes

WWT have been working in partnership with the RSPB on a joint venture, entitled Project Godwit that aims to secure the future of black-tailed godwits in the UK. Black-tailed godwits are large wading birds and the UK is home to a small breeding population

24 July 2017

Willow sculptures

Willow sculptures

Around the Wetland Walkway at Steart Marshes you can now spot 10 willow sculptures.  These are life size models, made from Somerset willow by local artists, of animals that live in or use this Working Wetland.   The attached information sheet gives

24 August 2016

Walkers get uninterrupted access to coastline

Walkers get uninterrupted access to coastline

From today (15 March 2016) walkers can enjoy an uninterrupted stroll from Minehead to Brean Down, right through the heart of WWT Steart Marshes, after the official opening of the first Somerset section of the England Coast Path. Steart Marshes falls roug

15 March 2016

Locals celebrate rare chicks

Locals celebrate rare chicks

(c) Simon Fairweather Steart locals are celebrating a rare arrival for Somerset – a brood of four avocet chicks. It’s only the second time that avocets have bred in Somerset for over 170 years. The fluffy grey chicks hatched two weeks ago on

7 July 2015

Visitors enjoy exploring final section of Steart Marshes

Visitors enjoy exploring final section of Steart Marshes

Visitors to WWT Steart Marshes this weekend have enjoyed exploring 60 hectares of new wetland, as the final section of the UK’s biggest new wetland opens to the public. The area, named Stockland Marsh after the nearest village, is distinct from the rest

12 May 2015

First salty green shoots at WWT Steart Marshes

First salty green shoots at WWT Steart Marshes

The first saltmarsh plants have sprouted at WWT Steart Marshes, signalling a new phase for the Somerset wetland reserve which buffers homes and businesses on the Steart peninsula from coastal flooding. Wardens from the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (W

14 April 2015

Volunteers celebrate Steart Marshes’ first anniversary ahead of big tides

Volunteers celebrate Steart Marshes’ first anniversary ahead of big tides

Local volunteers celebrated their first year of work at WWT Steart Marshes coastal flood defence and nature reserve this week, just ahead of the weekend’s big tides. The volunteer team first came together a year ago to plant two community orchards an

19 February 2015

Community orchards planted at Steart

Community orchards planted at Steart

The villagers of Steart, Combwich and Stockland Bristol helped plant two new community orchards last week. As well as bearing apples, the orchards are intended to be places for the communities to relax and enjoy. The planting went ahead despite bad weat

26 February 2014

Steart Marshes study to analyse impact on economy and recreation

Steart Marshes study to analyse impact on economy and recreation

The ability of new wetland habitat to support wildlife and commercial fisheries is the focus of a new research partnership between Bridgwater College, Oxford Brookes University and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. It is hoped the findings will enhance c

19 February 2014