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Covid-19: A unique opportunity to explore outdoor learning
Find out how one Wilder School in Havant has been adapting its outdoor learning during lockdown and has used wildlife gardening as a way to stay connected to their students as they learned from…
We protect our coast and sea
The UK seas are an amazing life support system. The seas around Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are home to some wonderful animals and plants including the colourful dahlia anemone, the magical seahorse and the beautiful cuckoo wrasse. We want to see these diverse habitats cherished and become Living Seas, where marine life thrives, from the depths of the ocean to the coastal shallows.
Secret lives of our local seals revealed
The secrets of the local Solent seal population have been revealed by a new aerial survey by the Wildlife Trust, thanks to Dean & Reddyhoff
Meet our local area volunteers: caring for local wildlife and supporting the trust
Eight Local Area Volunteer Groups from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have been raising money for the Trust throughout the winter months.
Sea slug
This large sea slug is anything but dull!
Sea hare
The sea hare looks like a sea slug – but in fact has an internal shell. They can be up to 20cm long but are usually much shorter.
Exploring Our Wild Places: Walks & Talks
Our Walks & Talks are place‑based events that connect people with local nature across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Sea beet
Sometimes called 'Wild spinach', Sea beet can be cooked and eaten. It grows wild on shingle beaches, cliffs and bare ground near to the sea, as well as in saltmarshes.
Splendid Seals: How to Tell Apart our Local Species
Affectionately known as 'dogs of the sea', seals are a common sight on our coasts. These playful animals could be one of two species - join us as we learn how to tell them apart.
Sea the connection
Wherever we live in the UK, we’re all connected to the sea. For this year’s National Marine Week, we’re celebrating this connection and highlighting why a healthy, thriving marine environment…
Sea potato
Sea potatoes may have a funny name, but they are perfectly adapted for life in the sand. They are a type of sea urchin that live in a burrow in the sand, feeding on dead animals and plants using…