Bobtail squid found on Hayling Island
One of our Marine Champions, Emma Smith, spotted a brilliant bobtail squid, or little cuttlefish, on the coast of Hayling Island.
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The Wildflower Island Project
Based in Hayling, the Wildflower Island Project aims to help protect and enhance the natural beauty they have on their doorstep. They are joining Team Wilder in our efforts to go wild.
Pewit Island Nature Reserve to be restored for wildlife
The small islet within Portsmouth harbour will benefit from a habitat restoration project in a joint exercise with the MoD and Natural England. Today, a Chinook helicopter delivered 56 tonnes of…
Our Nature Reserves
Full list of nature reserves in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Hayling Island beach clean up by Southern Co-op a success
Five beaches are being overhauled as part of a series of beach cleans across the south during Co-operatives Fortnight
Visiting Nature Reserves
We love nature and we want others to love it too.
The Island set to get wilder
The Island set to get wilder, as Wildlife Trust lets nature take the lead at new site near Arreton.
Caring for nature beyond our nature reserves
Our nature reserves are at the heart of our work, but they are just one part of the story. By caring for sites beyond our nature reserve network, we are helping protect some of Hampshire's most important places for wildlife, restoring habitats, supporting species and strengthening ecological connections between landscapes.
Dog walking on our nature reserves
We're proud of the fact that many of our nature reserves are beautiful, inviting and attractive to people looking for nice places to walk their four legged friends. Here are some simple ways that you can enjoy walking your dog on our nature reserves whilst preserving their value for wildlife.
Commercial Use of Our Nature Reserves
Our nature reserves are sensitive spaces for wildlife. Any organised or commercial activity must be carefully managed to protect them.
Please do not swim on our nature reserves
Our nature reserves are havens for wildlife - please do not swim in them
What is a nature reserve?
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…