Podcast
The nature podcast from the Hampshire countryside service.
Hampshire Countryside’s Looking After Nature podcast brings you closer to nature with conversations in the countryside. Each episode sees us chatting to a different guest about wildlife, conservation and the countryside. From rangers talking about wildlife to conservation experts giving their top tips for protecting natural habitats, we’ll bring you to the heart of what we do.
Who we are
Our teams are full of people who know their stuff. Listen in to our various hosts starting conversations about all things relating to nature, wildlife and Hampshire’s Countryside. And if you just can’t get enough of us, why not check out our profiles on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube – for wildlife updates, hidden walks and much more!
Latest episodes
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Looking After Nature: Episode 33: Wildlife in Rivers
We met with Kathryn Boler from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust to chat about Hampshire's chalk streams, the special wildlife living in them as well as the work being done to support and preserve these species.
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Looking After Nature: Episode 32: Pollinator Q&A session with our rangers
Learn about pollinators and how you can help the Hampshire Countryside Service team efforts in supporting them.
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Looking After Nature: Episode 31: Butterfly Conservation UK
Learn about butterflies and moths and what you can do to help them as Ashlea chats to Dr Zoë Randle from Butterfly Conservation UK.
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Looking After Nature: Episode 30 - Inspiring teenagers to get outdoors
Inspire teenagers to spend time in nature with some top tips from Lottie and Becky in this episode of Looking After Nature.
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Looking After Nature: Episode 29 – Hampshire Swifts
Karima talks to Catharine from Hampshire Swifts.
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Looking After Nature: Episode 28 – Busting Countryside Myths
Andy and Ben explore some of the most well-known myths about nature.
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Looking After Nature: Episode 27 - Fantastic Frog Facts with Froglife
Find out more about frogs, their natural habitats and how you can help to protect them.
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Looking After Nature: Episode 26 – Sustainable Living
Find out how you can live more sustainably and reduce your waste at home.
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Looking After Nature: Episode 25 - A Walk Along the River Itchen
Join Carly and Andy as they walk along the river Itchen and spot some wildlife along the way....
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Looking After Nature: Episode 24 - Trees and Seeds at Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Join Carly and Andy as they visit Queen Elizabeth Country Park to learn all about trees and seeds....
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Looking After Nature: Episode 23 - Pollinators at Martin Down
Join Carly and Andy as they visit the pollinators at Martin Down National Nature Reserve....
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Looking After Nature: Episode 22 – : 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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Looking After Nature: Episode 21 - A Wander Around Whitchurch
Andy and Carly join Jonathan in his hometown to explore the local village and discover the wildlife on show...
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Looking After Nature: Episode 20 – Nature Recovery
Andy introduces the topic of nature recovery and how it can help prevent climate change....
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Looking After Nature: Episode 19 – Dog Control
Bird Aware Solent part their wisdom on looking after your dog on the beach...
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Looking After Nature: Episode 18 – Signs of Spring
We're joining Jo in her hometown to see if we can spot the first signs of spring....
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Looking After Nature: Episode 17 – Garden Birdwatching
We're back for the new year coming to you from Bishop's Waltham ahead of the Big Garden Birdwatch....
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Looking After Nature: Episode 17 – Food Waste and Recycling
Carly and Andy are at a former landfill site in Southampton to talk waste with the Smart Living team....
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Looking After Nature: Episode 15 – Trees and Climate Change
Carly and Andy are at QE Country Park to meet James from our tree team....
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Looking After Nature: Episode 14 – Ancient Trees
We've headed north to Newbury to find out more about ancient trees....
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LOOKING AFTER NATURE: EPISODE 13 – MARINE WILDLIFE
For September, we're down at Hill Head beach to talk marine wildlife....
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LOOKING AFTER NATURE: EPISODE 12 – WILDLIFE GARDENING
August's episode sees us coming to you from Lepe Country Park to talk wildlife gardening....
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RIGHTS OF WAY EPISODE 6 – PARISH COUNCIL
The final episode of our right of way mini-series and we're near Andover to meet a parish councillor....
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RIGHTS OF WAY EPISODE 5 – WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED
Part 5 of our rights of way series and we're joined by members of the Walking With The Wounded charity....
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RIGHTS OF WAY EPISODE 4 – RAMBLERS
Part 4 of our rights of way series sees us meet members of the Ramblers, a charity that promote walking for health and pleasure...
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RIGHTS OF WAY EPISODE 3 – BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY
Part 4 of our rights of way series sees us meet members of the Ramblers, a charity that promote walking for health and pleasure...
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RIGHTS OF WAY EPISODE 1 – MEET THE RIGHTS OF WAY TEAM
Our new podcast mini-series on rights of way is here!
