Dummer Green Group

05/06/2026

Recognition for the many Natural Basingstoke Environment Groups, of which we are proud to be one. Fantastic news, Gill! 🏆

We are honoured to be this year's winner of the Green Champion Award at Basingstoke's A Place to Be Proud of Awards. There was some steep competition with organisations like Inspero WellnessNWellies, and inspirational individuals like Martin Heath who does some incredible environmental work, and Vanessa Richard, the founder of Sustainable Silchester.

Well done to all the finalists, and here's to many more years of protecting and advocating for the wonderful nature we have in Basingstoke and Deane. 💖


Destination Basingstoke
Manydown Life

19/04/2026

17/04/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/18pXSfhmf9/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Bats matter across the UK and around the world. Bat species play a vital role in ecosystems, from agricultural land to tropical forests. They pollinate ...

17/02/2026

14/02/2026

Well-meaning gardeners often harm native bees during late-winter cleanup. These six common habits destroy the pollinators you want to protect.
Cutting stems too early removes mason and leafcutter bee larvae still developing inside.
Raking bare soil destroys mining bee tunnels and crushes dormant ground-nesters.
Clearing leaf litter exposes bumblebee queens to cold snaps before they're ready.
Tilling beds in early spring kills larvae that haven't emerged from soil chambers.
Removing dead wood eliminates shelter for cavity-nesting bees that wake last.
Spreading mulch everywhere buries ground-nester exit holes and traps emerging bees.
The urge to tidy up is strong. But dormant bees need your patience more than your effort.

11/02/2026

https://nplsecondnature.com/2026/02/11/the-nature-of-cufaude-lane-an-objection-letter-to-basingstoke-planning-application-25-02934-out-for-another-massive-housing-estate-in-open-countryside/

Read an Objection Letter to Basingstoke Planning Application 25/02934/OUT for another massive housing estate in open countryside.

23/01/2026

Natural Basingstoke urges a protected wildlife corridor near Cufaude Lane, Basingstoke, amid major housing by Croudace Homes and Taylor Wimpey.…

22/01/2026

Wildlife corridors are a “must have”!

Natural Basingstoke urges a protected wildlife corridor near Cufaude Lane, Basingstoke, amid major housing by Croudace Homes and Taylor Wimpey.…

22/01/2026

URGENT!
A quick reminder that the Local Plan consultation closes at 5pm tomorrow.

You can download our model letter to the Council via the NB website.

https://naturalbasingstoke.org.uk/local-plan-campaign/

Please respond to show that nature matters!

Local Plan Campaign Natural Basingstoke – Local Plan Nature Evidence Hub How You Can Help Take action today: Sign the petition to strengthen the Local Plan Submit your consultation response using our simple template letter Jump to section Why we are calling for a stronger, more nature-positive Loc...