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Looking After Nature . . . so nature can look after you
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How we’re managing the woodland at River Hamble Country Park
Join Joe as he tells us what the team are doing to manage the woodland at River Hamble Country Park and how this will improve biodiversity.
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Conserving our Wild: Titchfield Haven and the wider landscape
Hear from Andy and Jim at Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve about ongoing nature recovery projects at the site.
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Conserving our Wild: Species recovery at Titchfield Haven
Join Susan and Jim at Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve to hear about the successful re-establishment of water vole, avocet, and marsh harrier populations in the area.
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Hidden Histories: Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Join Jess as she takes us on a walk through the thousands of years of history hidden within Queen Elizabeth Country Park, from the Bronze Age right through to the Twentieth Century.
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Conserving our Wild: field crickets – a nature recovery project
Hear about how field crickets were successfully reintroduced and why you’ll hear so many of them on Shortheath Common.
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Hidden Histories: River Hamble Country Park
Ranger Ben takes us on a journey through the centuries of history at River Hamble Country Park, from Roman roads to its role in the D-Day landings.
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Conserving our Wild: Little Terns
We hear from Nature Recovery Officer, Andy Davidson, about the little terns who call Lymington and Keyhaven Local Nature Reserve their home.
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Conserving our Wild: the importance of pollinators
Join Karima as she visits Buriton to find out what Hampshire County Council are doing to encourage pollinators in the county.
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Hidden Histories: Manor Farm
Discover hundreds of years of history as Alison takes us on a walk around Manor Farm.
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Hidden Walks of Hampshire: A beautiful walk among the bluebells
In this instalment of Hidden Walks of Hampshire, Megan leads us on stroll to a bluebell wood. Starting from Wickham, we follow the Meon Valley Trail before exploring West Walk, part of the Forest of Bere, to see the bluebells while they’re in bloom.
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Dawn chorus at River Hamble Country Park
Immerse yourself in the melodies of nature with a calming recording of the dawn chorus at River Hamble Country Park in Hampshire. A picturesque stretch of woodland located along the banks of the River Hamble, the park is home to a diverse collection of wildlife.
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Hidden Walks of Hampshire: A walk through Watership Down
In this episode of Hidden Walks, we join Corinne on a stroll through the literary landscape of Watership Down. As the setting of Richard Adams’ beloved 1972 children’s book of the same name, Corinne shares some of her favourite parts of her novel for you to enjoy.
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Hidden Histories: Royal Victoria Country Park
Join Ursula as she takes us on walk through time at Royal Victoria Country Park.
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Hidden Walks of Hampshire: Climb St. Catherine’s Hill
Join Gemma and her niece Dulcie as they explore the picturesque landscape of St. Catherine's Hill, a chalk downland hill on the outskirts of Winchester. Experience the beauty of the local wildlife and uncover hidden gems on this delightful walking tour – perfect for a family adventure!
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Hidden Histories: Lepe Country Park
Take a walk with Nicole as she journeys back through centuries of fascinating history at Lepe Country Park.
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Building a bridleway at Silchester Roman Town
We recently caught up with Community Engagement Ranger Gemma at Silchester Roman Town to see how our volunteers and communities came together to create a new bridleway.
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Hidden Histories: Staunton Country Park and Farm
Join Lottie on her look back over the fascinating history of Staunton Country Park and Farm. Rich with 200 years of stories, learn more about one of Havant’s most beloved attractions.
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Easy Bake Snowman Shortbread Biscuits
Lottie from Queen Elizabeth Country Park is here to show you how to make some tasty snowman shortbread biscuits.
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How to make your beach clean wildlife friendly
Removing litter from beaches is a great way to support wildlife as they are fantastic coastal habitats for many creatures including crabs, birds, and seals. Ranger Julie, from Bird Aware Solent has some great tips for making your beach clean wildlife friendly.
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Managing ash dieback
Ash dieback is expected to significantly affect ash trees throughout the country. Join Gemma as she finds out just what ash dieback is, what Hampshire County Council are doing to manage the disease, and how you can help us bring hope for the future.
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Hidden Walks of Hampshire: Rare wildlife on the Upper River Test
Gemma is joined by Maggie, the Community Catchments Officer at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. They guide us on a countryside walk to the Millennium Meadow, an old water meadow based in Whitchurch, a quaint village in Hampshire between Basingstoke and Andover. You’ll learn about the importance of chalk streams as they explore insect life on the Upper River Test and encounter one of the UK’s most endangered species - water voles.
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Hidden Walks of Hampshire: Making the Hampshire countryside more accessible
Gemma is joined by Marian from the Ecchinswell Parish Council as they explore a route that’s been made more accessible thanks to the Parish Council’s Stiles to Gates project. Enjoy the beautiful Hampshire countryside from the comfort of your home or get inspired to try this looped route which starts and ends in Burghclere.
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A local beekeeper answers your questions
Ever wondered what it's like to be a beekeeper? We caught up with a local beekeeper to find out! We asked him your questions and learnt more about the day in the life of a beekeeper.
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Dog faeces - why we need to bin it!
Gemma is back again to explain why it is so important that dog owners are responsible and clear up after their dogs. Dog poo can be dangerous to anyone but particularly to children so it is important we are prepared and responsible on dog walks.
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Restoring a Cold War underground monitoring post at Lepe Country Park
In 1962, a Stone Point Royal Observer Corps post was installed at Lepe Country Park. In this video, we learn about the history of the underground post and how a grant was spent on restoring it to its former glory.
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Hidden Walks of Hampshire: Beautiful autumn walk - Harewood Forest, Andover
The first episode of our new series 'Hidden Walks of Hampshire' sees Gemma take us on journey through the stunning Harewood Forest in Andover. The forest looks stunning in the autumn and is the perfect place to explore on a cold, crisp morning.
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Hidden Walks of Hampshire: A picturesque stroll through Amport
Gemma is back with another stunning walk through Hampshire's Countryside. This time she and Luna are taking a stroll around Amport taking in all the sights.
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Hidden Histories: Staunton Farm
Join Chris, head horticulturist, as he takes us on a tour of the hidden histories of Staunton Farm.
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How to keep your dog safe around horses
Kathryn is here to tell us how to keep your dog safe around horses. This video contains information and demonstrations of what to do when a horse approaches you on a dog walk.
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How to explore the countryside for mental wellbeing
Getting out in nature is great for improving your mental wellbeing, but it can be difficult over the colder months to find the motivation. Community Engagement Ranger Ben is here to share his top tips on how to make the most of the countryside during the autumn and winter months, so wrap up warm and get outdoors!
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Staying safe around horses and other livestock in the countryside
In this video, we’re joined by Community Engagement Ranger, Gemma and local good boy, Chester. They show us how to safely enjoy the countryside around livestock like cows, horses and sheep.
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Ticks - what are they and how can you prevent them?
This video tells you everything you need to know about ticks and how you can keep yourself and your animals safe while outside enjoying the countryside.
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Hidden Walks of Hampshire: A walk through Chilbolton Common
The second installment of out 'Hidden Walks of Hampshire' is here. This time, Gemma is taking a stroll through Chilbolton Common near Stockbridge. This walk includes West Down Nature Reserve, Chilbolton Observatory and Chilbolton Cow Common.