Gardening for wildlife
By Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Spring is finally within reach, and green-fingered gardeners will be dusting off their gloves and
10 things you didn’t know about beavers…
Beavers are amazing animals. By building dams, digging ditches and coppicing trees, they can alter their surroundings in a way that has many
Flying winter wonders!
Although the days are darker at this time of year, an array of other colours are brought back into our lives. Christmas lights
Our bees need you, but not as much as you need them
We depend on them not just to provide the everyday foods we take for granted like apples and pears – but also for the
Ecosystems
‘Ecosystems services’ is a concept in which both conservationists and economists have found some common ground, and politicians are beginning to take notice.
Learning outside the classroom
“Learning outside the classroom is about raising achievement through an organised, powerful approach to learning in which direct experience is of prime importance.
Ningwood Common – a unique reserve
Ningwood Common Wildlife Reserve is the only place in the country where you will find a natural population of the rare Reddish Buff
Wildlife in your garden – creating space for small creatures
OK, spring has arrived and you may feel the time is ripe for getting to grips with your garden. All around you, however,
New Forest school gets off to a flyer
Working with children and inspiring them about wildlife is a big part of the work of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife
Arreton Down
Arreton Down lies along the southern slope of the main chalk ridge that runs across the Isle of Wight from Culver Down in
Where mammals thrive
Introducing five species that are struggling on the mainland but doing very well in splendid isolation on the Isle of Wight. 1. Common
Small island, big challenge
How the Trust is working with the Isle of Wight’s farmers to help them manage their land for wildlife and remain profitable. The