Reading Rivers: 'Elegy for a River' by Tom Moorhouse
This month, we've been reading 'Elegy for a River' by Tom Moorhouse - a heartfelt book about the joys and challenges of conservation fieldwork.
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Celebrating Alresford's Chalk Stream
In Alresford, the civic society is helping visitors to understand the history and ecology of the River Arle.
Bembridge beach gets new marine interpretation panels
In 2022, we formed a sustainability group in Bembridge. We were a small group searching for some initial projects to inspire us. I agreed to manage a project to create some interpretation signage…
Reading Rivers: 'The Pull of the River' by Matt Gaw
This month, we've been reading 'The Pull of the River' by Matt Gaw - an earnest book about the joy of discovering nature through adventure.
Tales from the Riverbank: Sally's Ambling Path
For curious young minds, nature is the ultimate adventure. Sally Broom gives us a window into her family's river rambles.
Reading Rivers: 'Waterlog' by Roger Deakin
This month, we've been reading 'Waterlog' by Roger Deakin - a surprisingly philosophical book about wild swimming, connection, and transformation.
A vicious cycle – how recent pollution events expose more toxic issues under the surface
The speed and strength of response to the threat of untreated wastewater being ‘over-pumped’ into the River Test at Chilbolton by Southern Water has been powerful and shows just how passionately…
Together, we must make 2024 a pivotal year for nature's recovery
New years often start with high hopes and expectations, lists of things to achieve, changes to be made. But 2024 truly is make or break for nature. This is our big chance, our shot at getting it…
Royal Yachting Association donates £800 to Trust from their Formula Kite European Championships
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have donated £800 to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust from their Formula Kite European Championships which took place last year.
Victoria Road Gardeners: creating a Wilder Street in Woolston
Fuelled by community collaboration, a once-neglected flower bed outside Kookies Crafts is transformed into a vibrant space, showcasing the power of community and nature.