🦇 Who's up for a #bat #survey ? 🦇

Join a #NewForest #NationalPark ranger on the evening of Friday 19 April. You'll take bat detectors out in the New Forest at sunset, and your findings will help bat conservation locally.

Limited places. Book at:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/sunset-surve…

First warm AND sunny day of the year!

Brimstone butterflies everywhere and just saw 3 swallows over Abbottswell 🌞😄

#OperationEaster The national enforcement campaign to protect our nesting wild birds is underway

The taking of wild bird eggs is a serious crime yet remains an illicit hobby for some individuals

Read more here & please report info to police: orlo.uk/24YKP

#HantsRural

Fly-tips cause damage & put wildlife at risk. Clearing up is costly and diverts funds away from caring for the #NewForest . Today, at the start of the #GBSpringClean , we joined HantsPolRural & partners checking 50 vehicles carrying waste. 12 were taken off the road for offences.

Are you aged 11-18 and have an interest in the natural world? Why not join our Junior Rangers open session on 9 April?

Get a taste of life as a New Forest ranger, take part in a litter pick as well as games and activities.

Find out more & book here: newforestnpa.gov.uk/event/new-fore…

Are you an aspiring conservationist or ecologist at the start of your career? Would you like to receive over £1200 worth of training for free? We are searching for someone we can help to boost their wildlife skills over the next year bit.ly/srttraining

If kissing is in season when gorse is in bloom, there must be plenty of smooching in the New Forest now!

Out on ground nesting bird patrol near Wilverley & it was very noticeable how much the gorse has come on over recent days.

Fantastic to be accompanied by skylark song too 😊

It doesn't feel very spring like (plenty of showers, bit light on sunshine!), but 1st March heralded ground nesting bird season & the signage is going out...

Thank you for keeping to the main paths across the open #NewForest to protect vulnerable eggs & chick's
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Here's a wonderful chance to join experts from Hampshire Ornithological Society on a guided #birdwatching walk around #Keyhaven Marshes.

17 March 9.30am - 1pm

Find out more: newforestnpa.gov.uk/event/birdwatc…

A special event as part of the #NewForest #AwakeningFestival
#NationalParks

🌳 Walk with the #NationalPark tree team. Sat 23 March, 10am-12pm.

Join our NPA Tree Officers Nik and James on a fascinating walk on the Tall Trees Trail looking at #NewForest trees and how to identify them.

Find out more and book at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/tree-id-tall…

#Awakening

JOB VACANCY: Inclusive Cycling Ride Leader (seasonal)

An exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to deliver engaging cycling sessions for people with additional needs in the #NewForest #NationalPark .

Apply here: bit.ly/49NPbJi

Closes 25 March 2024

New video alert! 🎥🦅
Find out more about the return of #WhiteTailedEagles to England - including those often seen across the #NewForest area and coastline - in this latest video from the project team.
bit.ly/49AxRY5
#WildlifeWednesday

🦋 Here's a lovely thing to do at Lepe Country Park this weekend.🌼

Free event. No booking required. Usual parking charges apply.

Find out more at hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/cou…

Thanks Lepe Country Park and Hampshire County Council for being part of the #NewForest #Awakening Festival

March is the official start to #GroundNestingBird season 🐦🐣

The #NewForest is home to many species of these special birds, already lost from other parts of the UK.

How can you help them? newforestnpa.gov.uk/news/stay-on-t…

#StayOnTheTracks #StayOnTrack

📷 Marcus Ward Wild New Forest

Last few tickets remaining!

Ranger Ramble - Tuesday 12 March 10am-1pm

Join #NewForest #NationalPark Rangers Claire and Jim for a walk enjoying the area's special landscape, culture wildlife and heritage.

Find out more and book: eventbrite.co.uk/e/awakening-fe…

📷 Marcus Langelier

To celebrate #InternationalWomen ’sDay on Friday, join the virtual chat: Women’s Leadership in Protected Landscapes – led by our CEO Alison Barnes.

Do join the conversation!
Fri 8 March 10-11.30am

Book your FREE place at
eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-leade…

#NewForest #NationalParks

👀 Looking to spring into a new career?🌼
We have some exciting new vacancies here at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
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🐿️ Trainee Ecologist (two positions available)
🍃 Assistant Reserves Officer (North Hampshire)

Apply here: hiwwt.current-vacancies.com/Careers/HIWWT-…

Are you joining us at our Producers' Roadshow next weekend? 🛒🌱

As part of #AwakeningFestival , we're hosting a market at #EvertonNurseries featuring a selection of local food, drinks and crafts from our fantastic New Forest Marque members.

See you there!

Today is World Seagrass Day – a United Nations special day to raise awareness of this mighty marine plant. Seagrasses are found in shallow waters in many parts of the world: find out about the Solent Seagrass Restoration Project via Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust: bit.ly/49SuE5G

March 1st is the official start of the #GroundNestingBird season 🐦🐣

The #NewForest is home to many species of these special birds, already lost from other parts of the UK.

Find out how you can help them this spring & summer.....
#StayOnTrack
bit.ly/3P1FnTz