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Toothworts have a strange flowering spike and are ghostly pail due to the lack of any chlorophyll.

Spring woodland flora

Spring brings longer days and warmer weather, and with it, a burst of flora. Woodland wonders like celandines, primroses, and bluebells are among the first to bloom. You may also spot rarer plants…

Shining a light on newts

Spring is an ideal time to encounter great crested newts as they migrate to their breeding ponds.

Living downstream of beavers - residents’ perspectives five years on from release on mainland Britian

This international beaver day we are celebrating the effect beavers can have on downsteam communities.

Beavers are back in Britain, with upwards of 25 releases of these industrious rodents…

Jane Eastman wading in summer time © Jane Eastman

Tales from the Riverbank: Jane's Ordinary Treasures

Tuesday 28 March 2023

For the dedicated searcher, our chalk streams are windows into history. Jane Eastman immerses us in the wonderful world of 'streamlarking'.

Splaces: Reflections and Aspirations of Hope in Ryde’s Leftover Spaces

Find out how a local Wilder Wight Community Group is transforming neglected public spaces into thriving ecosystems for the benefit of the community and nature.

Small copper on grass at Wilder Little Duxmore

Celebrating Global Rewilding Day

This global rewilding day we are celebrating how far we have come at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust since 2020 when we purchased our first rewilding site, Wilder Little Duxmore on…

Elephant hawkmoth, context shot with wildlife garden and cottage in background

How to set up a Wildlife Garden Get Together fundraising page

We've put together some simple steps to follow to create a successful fundraising page on JustGiving

cake on a stand. in the background is a jug full of daffodils and various other nibbles

Ideas for raising money at your Wildlife Garden Get Together Event

Nothing beats a hot cuppa and a slice of cake, especially when it's for a good cause. Wildlife Garden Get Together events are not only a great way to showcase your green thumb, but also an…

Beetle Bucket

Lucus a pupil at Parsonage Farm Infants School is the next generation of wildlife conservationists. Lucus shares his beetle bucket action we can all do in an outdoor space!