Fungi come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, from the familiar mushrooms to cups, balls and brackets. But these bizarre structures appearing above the surface are just the fruiting bodies, which…

This month, we've been reading 'The Flow' by Amy-Jane Beer - a poignant exploration of our relationship with the natural world.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust have partnered with Emeritus Professor Marcus Grace and Ran Paleg, lecturer in Science Education at the Southampton School of Education to develop a…

Before autumn arrives, visit our chalk streams to catch the fresh scent and delicate flowers of the beautiful water mint plant.

The wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi) is a striking and distinctive species of orb-weaving spider known for its bold, wasp-like appearance. They are found mostly in southern England but they are…

Conservation grazing is a forward-thinking method of using livestock for wildlife friendly, sustainable farming. Using livestock for conservation grazing purposes has increased in popularity in…

With less than a fifth of England’s rivers in good ecological health, we need the Government to deliver comprehensive protections for our unique chalk streams and this begins through changes to…

To sweeten the blow of summer drawing to a close, nature has one more display of striking colour before the muted tones of autumn kick in. This comes in the form of heather. This hardy plant…

The leafcutter bee is a solitary bee known for its unique behaviour of cutting leaves to construct its nests. These bees play a vital role in pollination, making them important contributors to…

In January 2024, Stubbington Green Runners organised their annual Stubbington 10K Race. Each year the group donate proceeds to selected charities. This year, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife…