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19/03/2026

🦔 Something small is coming… with a big impact.

Hedgehog Awareness Week 2026 (3rd – 9th May) is almost here — and we’re inviting you to be part of it.

Get ready to take the Hedgehog Pledge 💚

Seven simple actions. Real change for hedgehogs.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

🧡 Late Winter, Early Whispers of Spring… 🧡

As the days slowly begin to lengthen here on the Isle of Wight, our beautiful native red squirrels are already shifting gears.

January through to March mark the beginning of the first breeding season of the year. Males are on the move, covering surprisingly large distances in search of females, while females are busy preparing their dreys (nests) high in the trees.

🌿 Here are a few fascinating seasonal facts:

• Red squirrels don’t truly hibernate. They stay active all winter, relying on carefully hidden food caches.
• Their thick winter coat, ear tufts and magnificent tail help them stay warm during colder months.
• Spring litters are usually born from March onwards, with tiny kits completely dependent on mum for the first few weeks of life.
• A healthy woodland habitat is crucial right now with food availability directly affecting breeding success.

These photographs, kindly taken by Debbie Hart in Binstead here on the Isle of Wight, capture a red squirrel in glorious winter condition, thick fur, bright eyes, ear tufts still in place and that iconic tail that helps with balance, warmth, and communication.

Every thriving red squirrel you see is a reminder of why woodland management, monitoring, and community support matter so much.

If you’d like to play a small but meaningful part in protecting our Island reds, you can support us by purchasing one of our beautiful Forever Wild badges. Every badge helps fund habitat work and conservation efforts right here on the Isle of Wight.

🧡 Visit our Forever Wild page to grab yours and wear your support proudly.
https://theforeverwild.com/collections/full-collection/products/red-squirrel

Because when we protect their woodland home…
we protect a little bit of wild magic too. 🌳✨

21/01/2026

🐿️ Squirrel Appreciation Day at Goddards Brewery
📅 Wednesday 21st January
Join us as we celebrate the Isle of Wight’s much-loved red squirrels with a special day at Goddards Brewery.
We’re pleased to welcome the IOW Red Squirrel Trust, who will have a stall in our bar from 11am-4pm, where you can buy squirrel-themed gifts, donate, or even adopt a squirrel.
Plus, buy any main meal and enjoy a free pint of Red (Wight) Squirrel, our rich, russet-coloured Best Bitter brewed with roasted malts and Boadicea hops.
Come along, support red squirrel conservation, and raise a glass to these iconic Island locals 🍺🐿️

28/11/2025

For one weekend only, all pin badges on the foreverwild website are 30% off - and here’s the best part: the wildlife you choose to support will still receive your full pledge. 💚

That’s right! We’ll make up the difference, so you get the savings and your chosen cause receives the complete donation.

Whether you’ve been eyeing up a badge for a while or you’re hunting for the perfect stocking fillers for friends and loved ones, now is the ideal moment.

Every pin you choose helps protect animals, wildlife, and ecosystems around the world that urgently need our support.

🕒 The offer runs all weekend, and includes everything on our website so have a browse and treat yourself (and the planet!).

And if you’re looking to grow your foreverwild collection, don’t miss our newest arrivals!

Our recently launched British Wildlife Collection features three beautifully crafted, handmade pins supporting:

🦔 The British Hedgehog
🦦 The Eurasian Otter
🐿️ The Red Squirrel

Each pin is a small way to make a meaningful impact - and they look fantastic too.

Use code GREENFRIDAY at checkout.

https://theforeverwild.com 💚

27/10/2025

Did you know that there are a number of causes you can support via us here at foreverwild? 💚

Whichever pin you purchase, you'll support wildlife around the world that's in need of a little TLC.

http://theforeverwild.com

15/10/2025

15/10/2025

Introducing our brand new Red Squirrel pin! 🧡

The red squirrel pin forms part of our brand new British Wildlife collection, which launched last week.

Supporting The IOW Red Squirrel Trust, funds raised from the purchase of our Red Squirrel pins will support the feeding of red squirrels in their natural habitat, by filling a feeder box with hazelnuts on the Isle of Wight.

Purchase a red squirrel pin and wear it with pride, knowing you've helped support both the red squirrel and the Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust who're working hard to protect them.

Available now via our website: https://theforeverwild.com/products/red-squirrel

10/10/2025

Did you know that foreverwild supporters have raised hundreds for Orangutan Outreach through the sale of Orangutan pin badges! 🧡

By purchasing the Orangutan pin badge, you'll support the rescue, rehabilitation and release of orphaned and displaced orangutans!

If you haven't yet supported, now's the time! The Oranutan pin is available now, via our website and is waiting for a new home, with you!

https://theforeverwild.com/products/bornean-orangutan

10/10/2025

We're delighted to confirm that we're now able to process orders to those who live in the USA.

Apologies for the disruption, however we have now found a resolution and we look forward to sending our American supporters their pins upon receiving their order.

09/10/2025

Introducing the British Hedgehog foreverwild pin! 🤎

As part of our brand new British Wildlife collection, we're proud to be supporting British Hedgehog Preservation Society, with funds raised contributing to the delivery of hedgehog education packs so school children across the UK can learn about what hedgehogs need to thrive in the wild!

If you'd like to get your hands on our brand new Hedgehog pin, then you can do now via our website.

https://theforeverwild.com/products/british-hedgehog