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    Kingfisher © Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography

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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

For over 60 years Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust have protected the wildlife and wild places of Hampshire, the Island and our local seas.

As a charity, our work is only made possible through the generosity of people like you who support us. Thank you. 

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    A gap where nature should be: The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

    Head of Public Affairs Matt Browne puts local government reforms under the spotlight, in search of vanished promises on nature recovery…

  • Sand martin bank at Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve
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    New artificial bank gives sand martins a safe space

    A new sand martin nesting bank has been created at Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve, near Totton, Southampton, to safeguard the only known…

  • Chalk river
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    Planning and Chalk Streams

    Planning can play a crucial role in protecting and improving our chalk streams. Steve Lees, an experienced independent planning…

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Testwood Lakes Forest School programme for 1.5-5 years

Monday 23 February 2026 - Monday 23 March 2026

Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve,

Totton, Hampshire
More info
Newt © Gemma Paul

Basingstoke Wildlife Watch-Pond dipping and Newt Viewing

Saturday 21 March 2026
Popley Ponds
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Wildlife Tots

Testwood Lakes Wildlife Tots

Saturday 28 March 2026

Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve,

Totton, Hampshire
More info
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