Get involved
Take part
Love the river? There are lots of ways to join in!
Volunteer as a River Guardian
Help protect and care for the River Avon by adopting a stretch of river by volunteering as a Water Guardian with Bristol Avon Rivers Trust on the River Avon, or one of its tributaries.
Join a Walk
Explore the Bath River Line with us – check out our upcoming walks on Eventbrite, or download our visitor leaflet with a map to plan your own route.
Why not listen as you walk? The Waters of Bath podcast follows the River Avon through Bath as volunteers, experts and locals share stories of its heritage, health and future.
Local Groups
Be part of the growing community, We Are Avon to make a real difference.
If you want to get your hands dirty, volunteer your time at Bathampton Meadows or with Friends of Sydney Gardens.
Citizen Science
Take part in the Big River Watch to help monitor river health and record sightings (common or rare!)
Record wildlife
Help us build a better picture of the plants and animals that call the Bath River Line home. Whether you’re spotting birds, mammals, insects or wildflowers, your observations make a real difference.
You can record wildlife in several ways, each with a slightly different purpose:
A good all-round tool for recording any species you see. Simply upload a photo and the community in the app helps identify it. Your records contribute to biodiversity datasets and can be viewed by the public, experts and community scientists.
Designed specifically for recording UK mammals. It’s ideal for logging sightings or signs (such as tracks or droppings) while you’re out on a walk. The data helps build a clearer understanding of mammal populations and movement across the region.
Which should I use?
- Record everything you spot on iNaturalist
- Record mammals specifically on Mammal Mapper
- Submit important or notable records (especially rare species) to BRERC to support local conservation and planning