WHAT’S ON

Here’s a guide to a selection of our wildlife walks, talks, activities and courses throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from April to July. Find out more about the events listed here, as well as many others, by visiting hiwwt.org.uk/events

Tue 4 Apr | 10.30am – 12pm

Wildlife Tots (Swanwick Lakes)

A monthly indoor craft and story followed by adult-led outdoor activities for preschool children under 5 with their parents and carers. Future sessions on 2 May, 13 Jun and 4 Jul. Wildlife Tots sessions also take place at Testwood Lakes and Blashford Lakes nature reserves.

Location: Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve, SO31 7AY

Price: Suggested donation of £5 per child

Thu 6 Apr | 10am – 12.30pm

Guided walk at Newchurch

Moors Nature Reserve

Join our beaver recovery officer, Izzie Tween, for a guided walk around Newchurch Moors Nature Reserve to learn more about the place where we hope to release beavers.

Location: Newchurch Moors Nature Reserve, PO36 0NL

Price: Donation suggested

Sat 8 Apr | 10.30am – 12.30pm

Wildlife Watch (Blashford Lakes)

A monthly group session for children aged five to 15 years old who love nature to take part in fun outdoor activities from crafts to bat hunts along with their parents and carers. Future sessions on 13 May, 10 Jun and 8 Jul. Wildlife Watch sessions also take place at various other locations across Hampshire.

Location: Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, BH24 3PJ

Price: £5 per child

Fri 14 Apr | 9am – 5pm

30 Things Scavenger Hunt

Drop in at Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve any time during the day with the family to collect a scavenger hunt tick sheet and borrow a discovery set to help you find 30 natural things. Also taking place on 1 Jun and 28 Jul.

Location: Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve, SO31 7AY

Price: Donation suggested

Thu 20 Apr | 3.40pm – 6.10pm

Intertidal survey (Ryde)

Sign up to this intertidal survey at Ryde on the Isle of Wight to discover and record the marine life that exists on the shore. The data you collect is vital to expanding our understanding of coastal wildlife.

Location: Ryde Esplanade, PO33 2HE

Price: Free

Fri 21 Apr | 4.30pm – 7pm

Intertidal survey (Hill Head)

Sign up to this intertidal survey at Hill Head near Lee-on-the-Solent to discover and record the marine life that exists on the shore. The data you collect is vital to expanding our understanding of coastal wildlife.

Location: Hill Head, Hove-To Car Park, PO14 3JT

Price: Free

From Fri 21 Apr | 10am – 12pm Forest

School for families

Join us for a six-week introduction to the Forest School programme, allowing children aged between two and five years old to explore, discover, create and learn in the woods! Sessions run every Friday morning except 5 May.

Location: Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve, SO31 7AY

Price: £39 for a six-session programme

Sat 29 Apr | 2pm – 4pm

Wildlife Rangers (Testwood

Lakes)

A monthly meet-up for people aged 12 to 18 interested in the outdoors to learn practical skills and discover wildlife. Future sessions on 27 May, 24 Jun and 29 Jul. Similar monthly sessions also take place at Swanwick Lakes and Blashford Lakes nature reserves.

Location: Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve, SO40 3XP

Price: £5 per child

Isle of Wight. Learn about our rewilding plans and sample some produce from the neighbouring Nunwell Home Farm, an ambitious regenerative farm that lies next to the reserve.

Location: Wilder Nunwell, PO36 0JQ

Price: Donation suggested

Sat 20 May | 2.30pm – 5pm

Guided walk at Newchurch Moors Nature Reserve

Join our beaver recovery officer, Izzie Tween, for a guided walk around Newchurch Moors Nature Reserve to learn more about the place where we hope to release beavers.

Location: Newchurch Moors Nature Reserve, PO36 0NL

Price: Donation suggested

Throughout June Wilder Southampton Festival

Tue 16 May | time TBC

Guided walk at Wilder

Nunwell Nature Reserve

Join us for a guided walk around our Wilder Nunwell Nature Reserve on the

This city-wide event in Southampton encourages locals to get involved in our Wilder Southampton project to help nature flourish. From guided wildflower walks to wildlife gardening sessions and organised litter picks, there’s something for everyone. Find more details on our website.

Location: Throughout Southampton

Price: Free

Sat 3 Jun | 4.10pm – 6.40pm

Intertidal survey (Freshwater)

Sign up to this intertidal survey at Freshwater on the Isle of Wight to discover and record the marine life that exists on the shore. The data you collect is vital to expanding our understanding of coastal wildlife.

Location: Freshwater, PO40 9US

Price: Free

Wed 5 Jul | 5pm – 7.30pm

Intertidal survey (Lepe)

Sign up to this intertidal survey at Lepe in the New Forest to discover and record the marine life that exists on the shore. The data you collect is vital to expanding our understanding of coastal wildlife.

Location: Lepe Beach Car Park, SO45 1AD

Price: Free

Wed 5 Jul | 4.45pm – 7.15pm

Intertidal survey (Colwell)

Sign up to this intertidal survey at Colwell on the Isle of Wight to discover and record the marine life that exists on the shore. The data you collect is vital to expanding our understanding of coastal wildlife.

Location: Colwell Bay Car Park, Freshwater, PO40 9RR

Price: Free