In turbulent times, calm waters can soothe the soul. Melissa Wall contemplates the beauty and magic of chalk streams.

Designed to recognise and reward the most deserving individuals, the Westminster Award celebrates the key values demonstrated by young people studying at the Cadet Vocational College

Redshanks, with their striking red legs and haunting calls, are a familiar and cherished presence along the Hampshire coastline.

The much-loved red squirrel is native to the UK but has been pushed to the fringes by the arrival of its larger cousin, the grey squirrel. Now only living in a few isolated places across the UK,…

The iconic kingfisher brings a flash of striking colour to our chalk streams. Join us as we take a dive into the life of this beautiful bird.

The European hedgehog, one of the UK's most beloved nocturnal mammals, embarks on a remarkable journey each year: hibernation.

Driven by a shared passion for environmental conservation, Pens of the Earth - a collective of writers, poets, artists, and environmental advocates - has launched Wild Seas, Wilder Cities, a…

Itchen Valley Country Park is renowned for its diversity of small mammal species (mice, voles, and shrews). There are 9 small mammal species which are widespread in the UK and eight are present…

Trainee Ecologist Olivia Henderson takes us on an exploration of Hampshire’s two remarkable habitats: chalk grasslands and chalk streams. Guided by her passion for botany, Olivia delves into these…

I was fortunate to enrol as a volunteer Solent Seagrass Champion in my second year of my undergraduate course at the University of Portsmouth. Fast forward to my master’s degree and the Hampshire…