Broughton Down Nature Reserve
Fringed with beech and yew woodlands, the chalk grassland at Broughton Down attracts an impressive variety of wildlife. With breathtaking views across the Test Valley to Danebury Hill Fort and…
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Growing opportunities for people and nature with Action Asylum
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has helped launch the next phase of Action Asylum at the House of Commons, as the national programme supporting people seeking asylum through nature-…
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Opportunities for Nature Connection in School Grounds
Written by Jess Parsons, Wilder Schools and Communities Officer
Connecting to nature: Volunteering for wellbeing
Volunteer, Sonya Dibbin, shares her first intertidal survey experience and discusses the positive impact nature can have on our mental wellbeing.
Seagrass seed collection volunteering
The Trust is leading efforts to protect and restore vital seagrass meadows through the Solent Seagrass Restoration and Solent Seascape Projects. These underwater habitats support diverse marine life, combat climate change, improve water quality, and protect coastlines - but up to 90% have been lost in the past century. This summer, the Trust is inviting local community members to help collect seagrass seeds at Seaview and play a hands-on role in bringing back a wilder, healthier Solent.
Pet owners urged to help keep wildlife and livestock safe this spring
The Wildlife Trusts ask public to keep dogs on leads to protect nature
Considering volunteering? Find out one volunteer's unique way of getting involved
Have you ever wondered how the skills you have could be used by The Wildlife Trust? Believe it or not while physical work is important, volunteering isn’t always about digging holes and planting…
Micro Volunteering: Take Small Actions for Nature - Anytime, Anywhere
Micro Volunteering is made up of simple, bite‑sized actions that you can do yourself or with friends and family. These tasks support wildlife, help improve local green spaces, and encourage you to connect with nature right where you live.
Down to the Coast: Wildbeach
Our Wildbeach project connected children with nature in the eastern Isle of Wight as part of Down to the Coast. Built on the Forest School model, these beach-based sessions brought education to the coast for local schools and home-educating families.
Down to the Coast: Wetland Restoration
Our Wetland Restoration project enhanced key sites in the eastern Isle of Wight as part of Down to the Coast. Working with partners and landowners, we restored habitats, created a nature reserve, and raised awareness about these incredibly important havens for wildlife.
Down to the Coast: Woodland Apprentices
Our Woodland Apprentices scheme safeguarded wildlife havens in the eastern Isle of Wight as part of Down to the Coast. We trained eight local young people in a wide range of woodland management skills, restoring vital habitats and equipping them for a bright future in conservation.