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Explore Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
No matter where you live, there are wild places and wildlife on your doorstep waiting to be discovered.
Whether you live in the heart of a city or down a country lane – there’s always new wildlife experiences to be found, with the help of your local Wildlife Trust.
Find some inspiration for your next wild experience - spot rare wildlife, find out more about conservation, or just get a breath of fresh air in your local green patch.
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Ways to explore Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
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Young Naturalists
Aged 13-17 and love wildlife? Join our monthly meet-up at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve. Get outdoors, learn practical skills, and discover all your wonderful local wildlife has to offer.
Support us and explore wildlife with us
Other ways to explore
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Forest School Level 3 Training
Forest School Level 3 training course will enable you to develop and run Forest School Programmes for any age group.
Festive Woodland Crafts for Adults at Swanwick Lakes
Join us for some festive themed woodland crafts for adults, with a warming winter drink and a short and gentle walk to the woodland.
Blashford Lakes: Willow wreath workshop
Join us in the lead up to Christmas and make your own willow wreath to decorate your home with.
Read our latest blogs
Pamber Forest Quarterly Newsletter, July-September
The hot, dry summer certainly had its impact on the wildlife. Many invertebrates emerged really early, and the heat reduced the flight…
Feathers that catch the winter sun
The glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a migratory wading bird, breeding in southern and southeast Europe before travelling great…
Nature’s mysterious clouds
As autumn approaches, Hampshire’s woodlands begin to reveal some of their most curious inhabitants – puffball fungi. These fascinating…
