Wilder Events
Get involved in our campaign for a Wilder future for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight by coming to one of our events
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Legacy Events
Join us at one of our special events to learn how gifts in Wills support the Trust’s work. Celebrate our achievements, hear the latest updates, and discover how future gifts can help protect wildlife for generations to come
Thank you events
Our way of saying thank you for your support
Event Monitoring
Event Monitoring
Saucer bug
An underwater predator, the saucer bug uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. It can be found at the bottom of muddy, weedy ponds; but handle with care - it can inflict a painful bite…
Forest bug
The shoulders of the forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
Cinnamon bug
This distinctive black and red bug is an increasingly common sight across much of Britain.
Feathers that catch the winter sun
The glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a migratory wading bird, breeding in southern and southeast Europe before travelling great distances to overwinter here in the UK.
Parent bug
The parent bug lives up to its name. The female lays her eggs on a silver birch leaf, watching over them until they hatch. She stays with the young until they are adults. Other shield bugs lay…
How to build a bug mansion
Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.
A vicious cycle – how recent pollution events expose more toxic issues under the surface
The speed and strength of response to the threat of untreated wastewater being ‘over-pumped’ into the River Test at Chilbolton by Southern Water has been powerful and shows just how passionately…
Brilliant Bug Hunt at Swanwick Lakes
Join us for a family event to explore the wonderful world of minibeasts at Swanwick Lakes!