Gift to Nature

Gift to Nature Gift to Nature manages conservation sites across the Isle of Wight. Our mission is to link people with nature. We look after 30 sites across the Isle of Wight.

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🌸 Gift to Nature’s Community Tree Nursery is at Wolverton Manor Garden Fair 🍃It was great to see so many people at the W...
06/09/2026

🌸 Gift to Nature’s Community Tree Nursery is at Wolverton Manor Garden Fair 🍃

It was great to see so many people at the Wolverton Manor Garden Fair yesterday. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and learn a bit more about what we do!

We have our wonderful Community Tree Nursery at the fair this year. With 3,601 trees propagated this year, across 19 native species, come and find out the story behind our project and how you could get involved.

We also have some stock all ready to find new homes! 🌳

🌱 Come and find your perfect native tree for your garden, land or community project. We have our tree catalogue available to browse, with details of all the species we’ve grown and prices.

Keep your eyes peeled for an exciting giveaway coming up soon too! 🌿

05/09/2026

🌿 Come and see us at the Wolverton Manor Garden Fair! 🌿

We’re delighted to be here all set up and ready for you to find us in the Conservation Marquee.

Come along and discover more about the work we’re doing to protect and celebrate our precious natural environment, have a chat with the team, and find out how you can get involved.

01/09/2026

🌿 Gift to Nature is heading to Wolverton Manor Garden Fair 🌳

We’re delighted to be heading to the Wolverton Manor Garden Fair this weekend, 5th & 6th September 🌸

Come and visit our rangers at the Gift to Nature stand and discover more about the work we do to protect, restore and create special places for nature across the Isle of Wight. 🐝🦋🌳

We’ll be there chatting about our nature reserves, local wildlife and the importance of creating a greener future for the Island.

🌱 Come along, say hello, find out what we do and see how you can support Gift to Nature, whether it is becoming a monthly supporter for as little as £3 a month or volunteering your time with our rangers in local projects.

We can’t wait to see you there!

🌿 Nature is thriving at Dickson Copse 🌸The pond at Dickson Copse is looking fantastic following the winter conservation ...
25/07/2026

🌿 Nature is thriving at Dickson Copse 🌸

The pond at Dickson Copse is looking fantastic following the winter conservation work. The water lilies are just beginning to bloom, adding beautiful colour to the water, while dragonflies are already darting around the pond, bringing it to life.

It's wonderful to see the positive impact of habitat management and how quickly nature responds. If you're visiting, take a moment to stop by the pond and enjoy this peaceful haven for wildlife.

Every season brings something new to discover. 💚

🌿 Meet Our New Apprentice! 🌿We're delighted to welcome Lauren to the Gift to Nature team! 💚Over the coming months, you'l...
15/07/2026

🌿 Meet Our New Apprentice! 🌿

We're delighted to welcome Lauren to the Gift to Nature team! 💚

Over the coming months, you'll see her out and about helping to care for our beautiful nature reserves, learning new skills, supporting conservation projects, and meeting many of the wonderful people who make our work possible.
We're so excited to have her on board and can't wait for you to get to know her.

A little hello from Lauren
"Hi everyone! I feel privileged to have joined the Gift to Nature team as their apprentice. Having grown up on the Island I have a passion for its natural beauty and look forward to doing all I can to help the dedicated team in looking after the special spaces we all enjoy.”

Please join us in giving Lauren a warm Gift to Nature welcome! 🌱💚

02/07/2026

🍃We're looking forward to welcoming you tomorrow🍃

If you're looking for something different to do, why not come along to our Community Tree Nursery Open Day as part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival?

🗓️ Friday 3rd July 2027
⏰ Drop in anytime between 10am and 3pm
🎟️ Free and suitable for all ages
📍 Find us at Gift to Nature Community Tree Nursery, behind the Natural Enterprise Centre, Newport Road, Northwood, Isle of Wight, PO31 8PE.

Take a walk around the nursery, find out how native trees are grown from locally collected seed, chat to the team and volunteers, and discover the role these young trees play in restoring nature across the Isle of Wight.

There will also be a small selection of native trees and hedging plants available to take home while stocks last. 🌱

📍 Getting here
🚫 No parking available on site
🚌 Approximately 10 minutes' walk from Asda Bus Stop (routes 2, 3, 39, 62, 63, 73)
🚶 13 minutes' walk from the Cineworld complex
🚴 Direct access from Connie's Way on the Newport–Sandown Cycle Track

🥾Please note that the nursery is an outdoor site with uneven ground, so sturdy footwear is recommended.

We hope to see you there! 💚

26/06/2026

🌱 Just one week to go! 🌱

Join us for a behind the scenes look at the Gift to Nature Community Tree Nursery as part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival!

📅 Friday 3rd July 2027
🕙 Drop in anytime between 10am–3pm
🎟️ Free, family friendly event

Come and explore the nursery, learn how we grow native trees from locally collected seed, chat with our volunteers, and discover how these trees help create habitats across the Isle of Wight.

🌳 A limited selection of native trees and hedging plants will also be available (subject to availability).

🚶 Please note: No parking on site. The nursery has uneven ground, so sturdy footwear is recommended.

We'd love to see you there! 💚

🍃🎶 Find us on PENNY LANE at the Isle of Wight Festival🎶🍃Come and say hello to the team, discover what we do, and get inv...
18/06/2026

🍃🎶 Find us on PENNY LANE at the Isle of Wight Festival🎶🍃

Come and say hello to the team, discover what we do, and get involved in some festival fun!

🪵 FREE wooden art making for kids
let their creativity run wild with our hands-on wooden art activities.

🦋 Face Painting Stencils – Just £2
Choose from a range of fun designs and festival favourites!

18/06/2026

🚗🌳 Every Car Parked Helps Plant Trees! 🌳🚗

Did you know that every car parked at the Isle of Wight Festival helps support nature on the Island?

Thanks to a fantastic partnership, a contribution from festival parking goes directly to Gift to Nature, helping fund tree planting projects across the Isle of Wight. 🌱
These new trees will help capture carbon, support local wildlife, improve biodiversity, and create greener spaces for future generations to enjoy. Together, we're helping the festival take positive steps towards becoming carbon neutral while leaving a lasting environmental legacy on the Island. 💚
So, if you've driven to the festival this year, you've already played a part in supporting nature and helping new trees take root. 🌳✨
Thank you to everyone attending and supporting a greener Isle of Wight! 🌿

Don’t forget to come and find us at the festival 📸

🌳💚🌍

17/06/2026

🌱 Step Behind the Scenes at the Gift to Nature Community Tree Nursery! 🌱

🗓️Friday 3rd July 2027, 10am-3pm🗓️

As part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival, we're opening the gates to our Community Tree Nursery for a free, family-friendly open day celebrating local biodiversity, conservation, and community action.

Come and discover how locally sourced native trees are grown from seed and nurtured ready for planting across the Isle of Wight. Whether you're a keen gardener, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, we'd love to welcome you.

🌿 What to expect:
• Learn about seed collection, propagation, and tree-growing techniques
• Explore the nursery and see young saplings at different stages of growth
• Find out how our trees help support hedgerows, woodlands, and wildlife habitats
• Chat with volunteers and partners about ways to get involved
• Enjoy informal demonstrations, conversations, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions

🌳 A limited selection of native broadleaf trees and hedging mixes will also be available (subject to availability).

☕ This is a relaxed, drop-in event from 10am -3pm, come along between these times and stay as long as you like. Everyone is welcome!

📍 Getting here
🚫 No parking available on site
🚌 Approximately 10 minutes' walk from Asda Bus Stop (routes 2, 3, 39, 62, 63, 73)
🚶 13 minutes' walk from the Cineworld complex
🚴 Direct access from Connie's Way on the Newport–Sandown Cycle Track

🥾Please note: The nursery is an outdoor site with uneven ground. Conditions may be muddy or soft underfoot depending on the weather, so sturdy footwear is recommended.

🌱 Come and see how today's seeds become tomorrow's woodlands, hedgerows, and wildlife habitats. We look forward to seeing you there! 💚

Address

Natural Enterprise, Shide Meadows Centre, Shide Road
Newport
PO301HR

Telephone

+441983296244

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