Community Nature Reserve

Register your space to help build the Community Nature Reserve

Share your tips and experiences to inspire others.

Connect with like-minded people.

Learn new ways to enhance your space.

Your space can be a garden, allotment or even just a window box – all are welcome.

We now have a Facebook group!

Join the Facebook group to see news and updates, connect with other members and get more out of your community network.

How to register

Complete the online form or download and print the form (link below) and return it to us by email, post or in-person.

Visit us in Town Hall, High Street, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2AR (during office hours). Hard copies will also be available at the library and Thornbury Town Hall reception.

As winter gets into full swing and we approach the festive season time to spend in the garden can be in short supply. There are, however, still lots of ways for you to continue to support wildlife and enjoy the results.

You may notice that bird visitors to your garden are on the increase, with some winter migrants such as redwings or fieldfares putting in an appearance. If you’ve planted with wildlife in mind earlier in the year you may well reap the rewards now as fruits, berries, nuts, and seed heads provide much needed food for wild birds.

If you are giving our feathered friends a little extra helping hand by feeding seeds, nuts, or fat balls remember to keep feeders clean to stop the spread of disease. Providing a consistent source of fresh, clean water is also a good idea, especially if we have a freeze.

To make your wildlife-friendly garden festive and welcoming, why not try this fun idea for making a Christmas bird wreath.

Or you might want to decorate a tree in your garden with bird-friendly feeding decorations. Thornbury Town Council has its very own ‘feed the birds’ Christmas tree on display in the Town Hall, so why not pay us a visit to gain some inspiration and pick up your free starter pack of bird seed?

Finally, remember to enjoy the sights and sounds of your wildlife-friendly garden this month, listen to the robin singing his song, spot the late pollinators who come out on sunnier days, and breathe in the peace and joy that your wildlife-friendly garden can bring.