Team Wilder
What is Team Wilder?
We are all facing a crisis for our natural world. The Wildlife Trust wants both wildlife and people to be able to benefit from a healthy environment. We’re restoring broken ecosystems and returning missing species. We are putting nature's recovery at the heart of everything we do.
But we cannot do this on our own. We need many more people on nature's side and we can achieve so much more when we come together. We know that if just one in four people across our counties takes action that will be enough to change the hearts and minds of the majority and create the momentum we need.
We all have different skills, knowledge, and experience we can offer. The Wildlife Trust will help and support you in your wilder journey - we have wildlife knowledge and expertise in community engagement and campaigning. But no one knows your local area better than you and it is your time, voice and action that will make the difference. So join #TeamWilder, a growing national movement led by the Wildlife Trusts and help tip the scales back in nature’s favour.
Actions making Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wilder
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What can you do to help?
By taking just one action for nature, no matter how small, you can make an impact and invite more wildlife back into our lives. There are many ways to be involved with Team Wilder, all of which are detailed below. If you're already taking action or have plans to do something in the near future, put your name on the Wilder Actions map, we'd love to hear from you!
Join a Wilder Community
Our Team Wilder community groups are passionate and motivated to bring about positive changes for nature across our two counties. Whether you are part of an existing community group that would like to get wilder, or you are interested in bringing people together to do something wild where you live, we can help you by providing training, resources and toolkits as well as connecting you with other like-minded groups and people for you to share your ideas with.
Become a Wilder Champion or Leader
Our plan to create a wilder Hampshire and Isle of Wight cannot happen without grassroots support and action. For the momentum to build, we need people to take the lead and champion nature - whether it is directly working with nature, inspiring other people to act, or asking local and national governments to make changes. We each have a role to play. Our Wilder Champions and Leaders are a vital part in helping us to achieve nature's recovery, and with various roles to choose from we are sure there is one that will suit you. Explore the opportunities below to find out more about our Wilder Champions and Leaders.
Anyone can be a part of Team Wilder
We welcome people from every sector of society to lead change in their fields. Get personalised help based on your field below.
Farming with nature
Farmers are vital to nature's recovery and many are already leading the way in making space for wildlife. We learn from, advise and support these pioneering land managers to help build healthier farming systems and bring wildlife back.
Local businesses supporting nature
From corporate memberships, to funding our projects, to involving yourself and your employees in our volunteer opportunities, we all have an important role to play.
Schools and groups
We can support teachers, school leaders and young people to bring nature into the heart of the school community and create wilder spaces and lives.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
We take child protection and safeguarding very seriously. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Statement sets out how we implement child protection and safeguarding across the Wildlife Trust and who to contact if you have questions or concerns.