News and features
Looking After Nature . . . so nature can look after you
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3 reasons why volunteering could be the best thing you do this year
Here are three reasons why you should think about volunteering.
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Floriography: the meaning of flowers
Find out more about the messages hidden inside some of our favourites.
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Five more ways to bring nature into your New Year’s resolution
Get ready to turn over a new leaf and bring conservation into your new year.
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Hampshire’s best Boxing Day walks
if you’re looking for a new route, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite walks in Hampshire.
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Wartime walks in Hampshire
With memorials, buildings, airfields and many other relics to uncover, we’ve put together a few of our favourite walking routes that have a connection to World War Two.
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Three ways to celebrate the summer solstice in Hampshire
Here are our favourite ways to mark the occasion in Hampshire.
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Inspiring teenagers to get outdoors
Inspire teenagers to spend time in nature with some top tips from Lottie and Becky.
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The best romantic countryside walks for you and your valentine
We’ve created a list of our five favourite walks to take your valentine on this spring.
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5 ways sustainable living can save you money
Here are our top five eco-friendly things you can do to save money.
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5 reasons to get outside this winter
Advice from Hampshire Countryside Service about the benefits of getting out and about this season.
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A Walk Along the River Itchen
Join Carly and Andy at the River Itchen to speak to Abbie from the Rights Of Way team in the Parish of Itchen Stoke and Ovington.
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How to enjoy the countryside as the weather gets colder
As the autumn season begins and the nights start to draw in, it can be tricky to find fun outdoor activities
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Take part in a wildlife friendly beach clean!
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5 reasons to get kids involved in farmyard fun
There are plenty of reasons to head over to your local farm and see your favourite furry friends.
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Rights of Way: Path Wardens and Volunteers
Carly and Gemma meet Judy who is a volunteer and path warden who helps looking after public rights of way.
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Great days out in Hampshire this summer
Make the most of those precious summer days and enjoy nature at its peak with these great activities!
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8 ways to bring nature into your New Year’s resolution
Instead of trying to stick to a list of New Year’s resolutions, why don’t you try to aim for one way to bring nature into your life?
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Let there be light: how to fight the winter slump by getting outside
Heading out into the great outdoors offers a whole host of benefits to our mind and bodies.
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Mindfulness with Jo
A series all about using nature to help us ‘be present in the moment’. These are brought to you by Jo Heath, a qualified mindfulness teacher.
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Finding comfort in the great outdoors (advice from Solent Mind)
When uncertainty causes us to worry and become stressed, it can have a significant impact on our mental health.
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4 new ways to enjoy the great outdoors
There are all sorts of experiences on offer nowadays that bring us closer to nature and you can find many of them right on our doorstep.
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Your guide to forest bathing
You’ve probably heard of forest bathing – it’s a hot topic right now – and if you haven’t then you’re about to!
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Why going outdoors in winter is good for mind, body and soul
Research shows that even a short time walking in nature during the chillier months has many benefits for mind, body and soul.
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Signs of Spring
February’s podcast is here and we have a familiar face (or voice!) joining us, Jo Heath, the former head of Hampshire Countryside Service.
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England Coast Path
Join Carly on a visit to Wicor Recreation Ground in Portchester to meet Allison, England Coast Path Project Manager.
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Rights of Way: British Horse Society
Carly and Gemma meet Petronella from the British Horse Society to see how people and horses can safely use rights of way paths.
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Rights of Way: Ramblers
Carly and Gemma meet members of the Ramblers, a charity that promote walking for health and pleasure.
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Rights of Way: Walking With The Wounded
Carly and Gemma meet members from the Walking With The Wounded charity. They do some great work in helping us maintain the rights of way paths.
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Rights of Way: Parish Council
We head to Hurstbourne Tarrant to meet Mark, a parish councillor who has helped maintain the footpaths in the area.
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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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