Young Naturalists
Aged 13-17 and love wildlife? Young Naturalists is a monthly meet-up for anyone with an interest in the natural world. Get outdoors, learn practical skills, and discover all your wonderful local wildlife has to offer.
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Young Naturalists - Weaving dragonflies
Our Young Naturalists weave willow dragonflies for our new Wild Walk sculpture trail with artist Kim Creswell.
Blashford Lakes Young Naturalists
The Young Naturalists session at Blashford Lakes is for 13-17 year olds who love the great outdoors and nature.
Down to the Coast: Wildbeach
Our Wildbeach project connected children with nature in the eastern Isle of Wight as part of Down to the Coast. Built on the Forest School model, these beach-based sessions brought education to the coast for local schools and home-educating families.
Spiny starfish
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
Down to the Coast: Woodland Apprentices
Our Woodland Apprentices scheme safeguarded wildlife havens in the eastern Isle of Wight as part of Down to the Coast. We trained eight local young people in a wide range of woodland management skills, restoring vital habitats and equipping them for a bright future in conservation.
Common starfish
A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!
Down to the Coast: Wetland Restoration
Our Wetland Restoration project enhanced key sites in the eastern Isle of Wight as part of Down to the Coast. Working with partners and landowners, we restored habitats, created a nature reserve, and raised awareness about these incredibly important havens for wildlife.
Seven armed starfish
Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!
Bloody henry starfish
The bloody henry starfish is normally a bright purply-red colour and is found all around the UK.
Avocets nesting on Hampshire’s coast
Each spring, the avocet, one of Britain’s most striking and scarce wading birds returns to Hampshire’s coastal wetlands. Elegant and unmistakable, with long bluish-grey legs and a graceful,…
Young people & families
We get young people and families involved with nature through events, nature clubs, and other activities.