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Get Involved 

Swanwick Butterfly Trail day by Deryn HawkinsThere are lots of ways that you can enjoy and help local wildlife conservation with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.

Events

There are over 400 events a year, something to suit everyone. Guided walks, family fun days, informative talks, wildlife.

Countryside courses

Have you ever wanted to know how to identify birds or wildflowers, or have a go at wildlife photography or willow-weaving? See our programme of countryside courses.  

Volunteering

There are all sorts of volunteering opportunities ranging from practical conservation on our reserves, to ‘lookering' on our grazing sites and helping the admin team.

Campaigns

Part of the Trust's role is to actively defend wildlife and wild places under threat and persuade others to take action. We run campaigns to influence policy makers, bring about change and draw attention to wildlife threats.

Dragonfly at Blashford Lakes by Sue WhiteWildlife Gardening

Gardens are extremely important for wildlife, they provide food and shelter and form a natural "bridge" between built up and open areas. There are lots things that you can do to encourage wildlife to your garden.

Species Recording

You can also help us find out more about wildlife found in the counties by submitting your wildlife records to our species group page.