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Explore Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
No matter where you live, there are wild places and wildlife on your doorstep waiting to be discovered.
Whether you live in the heart of a city or down a country lane – there’s always new wildlife experiences to be found, with the help of your local Wildlife Trust.
Find some inspiration for your next wild experience - spot rare wildlife, find out more about conservation, or just get a breath of fresh air in your local green patch.
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Ways to explore Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
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Young Naturalists
Aged 13-17 and love wildlife? Join our monthly meet-up at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve. Get outdoors, learn practical skills, and discover all your wonderful local wildlife has to offer.
Support us and explore wildlife with us
Other ways to explore
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Intertidal survey - Keyhaven
Enjoy our glorious coast and help to protect local marine wildlife with our intertidal surveys.
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Intertidal survey - Thorness
Enjoy our glorious coast and help to protect local marine wildlife with our intertidal surveys.
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Intertidal survey - Compton
Enjoy our glorious coast and help to protect local marine wildlife with our intertidal surveys.
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