Friends of Brislington Brook
Friends of Brislington Brook is a group of volunteers that cares for Nightingale Valley and St. Anne’s Woods in East Bristol. Brislington Brook runs through both nature reserves before flowing into the River Avon.
We work to protect local wildlife and encourage the community to use these valuable natural spaces in the heart of the city.
Upcoming events
Join us for our 2026 Bioblitz!
Between 5pm and 5pm on 12th – 13th June, we will be trying to log as many species as possible in St Annes Woods! Join us for a day of discovering local wildlife, and help us with the count by logging sightings on iNaturalist. You can also visit our stall on Saturday by the Holy Well, in St Anne’s Woods.
Activities:
Friday 9:30pm: Bat Walk, meeting at Coop Car park.
Saturday 10am: Flower walk, at Holy Well.
Saturday 11am: River dip, at Holy Well.
Saturday 1pm: Bug safari, at Holy Well.
Saturday 2pm: Tree walk, at Holy Well
Saturday 3pm: 2nd River dip, at Holy Well.
Card donations to us help fund the maintenance of the woodlands and other outdoor activity days are welcome – find one of us on the day!
Wildlife
Nightingale Valley and St Anne’s Woods are home to a rich variety of plants, wildlife, birds and insects. Find out about our conservation projects and how you can help.
Join us!
We run regular volunteer sessions in St Anne’s Woods and Nightingale Valley. They’re a great way to get out into the parks, do some good and make new friends along the way!
Our latest news
June 2025 newsletter
Nightingale Valley: The Future
