Rustles in the leaves
As October brings misty mornings and crisp evenings, one of our most familiar garden visitors - the European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) - is preparing for its long winter sleep. These round,…
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Government abandons manifesto promises in attack on nature
As the government launches an unprecedented attack on nature protections, we demand that they remember the promises they made to secure nature’s recovery.
The Litter Partnership in Winchester
The Litter Partnership in Winchester brings together local people, councils, schools, businesses and military personnel to tackle the scourge of litter. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife…
Statement on proposed Royaldown development, Winchester
Wildlife Trust statement regarding the proposal for a large scale development between Winchester and Hursley.
Attack on Nature: still seeking assurances from Government
After the Conservative Party Conference, we still seek assurances from Government about the #AttackonNature
Great news for local butterflies as Wildlife Trust purchases Deacon Hill in Winchester
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust are delighted to announce the purchase of Deacon Hill. The site is a 10 hectare patchwork of scrub and chalk grassland overlooking the Chilcomb valley…
Sheep's-bit
With its fluffy-looking, light blue flower heads, sheep's-bit is a pretty plant of dry grassland, heaths and clifftops. Sometimes carpeting an area, it is popular with nectar-loving insects…
Practical Conservation Volunteer – Winchester
We need volunteers to help us on our nature reserves and other land we manage.
Winchester College volunteers get stuck in for wildlife
A group of enthusiastic senior boys from Winchester College have been volunteering their time to improve local nature reserves and other green spaces for wildlife.
Winchester puts nature at centre of future planning
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has welcomed a decision by Winchester City Council to recognise natural capital as strategic infrastructure, and is encouraging councils across…
Dog's mercury
Often seen carpeting the floor of ancient woodlands, Dog's mercury can quickly colonise, its fresh green leaves shading out rarer plants. It is also very poisonous.
Winchester residents can help save a rare moth
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is calling on residents in the Winchester area to plant dark mullein (Verbascum nigrum) this spring to help one of the UK’s rarest moths.