Within the heart of the countryside in Hampshire and the Island all sorts of creatures and wildlife can be found hidden amongst the human world that we know. Here are some local mammalian species…

Have you ever heard of seagrass? This amazing plant provides an impressive list of environmental services – supplying vital habitat to wildlife and fisheries, protecting our shores from erosion…

Populations are changing and more of us than ever now live in cities or urban environments. For many people this means less access to green space, as these developments have grown with little…

Wilder Portsmouth has teamed up with the Portsmouth City Council’s Adventure Playgrounds and Youth Centres to connect more of the city’s children to the nature on their doorsteps.

Long term relationships could be key to enhancing our environment and creating places for wildlife to flourish. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust have a long-standing relationship with…

A community project to map and sow wildflower areas in the Peartree ward of Southampton, creating corridors for pollinators such as butterflies and bees, and improving the environment for people…

If you’ve ever visited a nature reserve, you’ll know how special they can be. Nature reserves are treasure troves of wildlife wonders, often hosting exciting rarities which had sadly become…

If you have a garden there are likely a few creatures, particularly birds, that you are quite used to seeing on the feeders and darting between hedges and shrubs. But what about the more unusual…

Tom, one of the wardens for Winnall Moors does his rounds on a Friday morning. He shares his experiences with us here.

As Valentine’s Day approaches and the spring breeding season inches closer we take a look at the British species that make lifelong commitments to their chosen mate.