Heathland and moorland
These wild, open landscapes stretch over large areas and are most often found in uplands. Although slow to awaken in spring, by late summer heathland can be an eye-catching purple haze of heather…
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Heathland in spring
Clive Chatters, the author of a new book on Britain’s heaths, explains what to look out for, now spring has sprung on our heaths.
Searching for silver on an English heathland
Upon joining the Trust as a trainee ecologist, one of my greatest hopes was to be able to observe some of the rarer butterfly species, especially the silver-studded blue.
Team Wilder Resources, Toolkits and Courses
Need some guidance with your Team Wilder initiatives? Want some ideas for things to do to help nature's recovery. We have a growing list of resources, toolkits and courses to help you out right here.
All set for summer: our new outdoor learning courses
We have an amazing range of courses available for school and group leaders this summer. They are a great opportunity to enhance your skills, learn something new to try with your group and feel re-…
Summer ecology experiences from our two placement students
During the summer of 2022 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s Ecology Team were joined by two placement students from the University of Southampton. They got involved in a variety of…
Ecological survey surprises
Sometimes, one sets out to find a specific species, and instead encounters several surprises. This summer, at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, I shadowed and assisted the fantastic…
Brown argus
The brown argus favours open, chalk and limestone grasslands, but can also be spotted on coastal dunes, in woodland clearings and along disused railways.
Scotch argus
As the name suggests, this beautiful brown butterfly is most common in Scotland, though it can also be seen in northern England.
The Trust condemns hare coursing
The Trust support a robust response from the police when incidents of illegal hare coursing are reported
Southsea artist paints mural to highlight ecological crisis
Southsea artist paints mural to highlight ecological crisis
The Green Island Veg Economy
G.I.V.E is a group dedicated to the sharing of all things which can be grown at home or on your allotment. I hope that hundreds, if not thousands of you here on the IOW will join G.I.V.E and…