Hampshire residents were immersed in the wild world of chalk streams this June, with a special literature festival held by the Watercress and Winterbournes scheme.

Coots and moorhens are often seen on our chalk streams, but it can be tricky to tell them apart. Here are some tips for identifying these black water birds.

This month, we're recommending ten brilliant children's books about rivers - perfect for keen young readers!

Looking for a fun activity this summer? Get inspired by the wild world of our beautiful local chalk streams!

As our volunteers continue to monitor the Test and Itchen headwaters, the latest SmartRivers results reveal water quality concerns.

This month, we've been reading 'River Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland' by Lisa Schneidau - an absorbing dive into our relationship with rivers.

This month, we've been reading 'Elegy for a River' by Tom Moorhouse - a heartfelt book about the joys and challenges of conservation fieldwork.

In Alresford, the civic society is helping visitors to understand the history and ecology of the River Arle.

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.

For curious young minds, nature is the ultimate adventure. Sally Broom gives us a window into her family's river rambles.