Isle of Wight National Landscape

24/06/2026

Interested in wildlife? Join nature recorders on 4th July at Calbourne Watermill for this community event. Everyone is welcome...

📣 Biosphere BioBlitz coming soon!

📆 Saturday 4th July, 10am - 4pm
📍The Water Mill, Calbourne

Find out more here: https://shorturl.at/ETRW9

🦋Drop in between 10am – 4pm on Saturday 4th July to enjoy guided nature walks, explore specimens, find out more about local nature and get involved with wildlife spotting.

🔎With your help, we'll aim to record as many species as possible.

🦇The event kicks off with an evening bat walk Friday 3rd July (the evening before) led by Isle of Wight Bat Group - an opportunity to experience the noctural wildlife of the site.

More details here: https://h1.nu/1xNO4

No experience necessary.

Free to attend, parking & café available onsite. Bus stop located just outside the site.

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Isle of Wight Bat Group
Island Nature
Isle of Wight National Landscape
The Water Mill, Calbourne

19/06/2026

Species of the Month from iWatchWildlife

16/06/2026

15/06/2026

Our June Wight Rural Hub Newsletter is now available!
This month's edition includes:
- Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) funding opportunities
- The latest information on SFI26
- New Capital Grants 2026 guidance
- Upcoming events and training opportunities
- News and updates relevant to Island farmers and land managers
With significant changes and new opportunities emerging across the agricultural support landscape, now is a good time to catch up on the latest developments affecting farm businesses on the Island.
Read the June newsletter here: https://www.wightruralhub.co.uk/june-2026-newsletter-now-available/

09/06/2026

Our summer walks continue with a low tide walk at Thorness Bay Sunday 14th June 2.30pm. Find out about the history and seashore ecology of Thorness Bay with local farmer, Nigel Hayward and walk leader Sue Bailey. Tickets are free but booking is essential - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thorness-bay-low-tide-walk-tickets-1988924265017

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01/06/2026

Grants available for farmers, landowners, environmental organisations and parish councils. Find out more on the Isle of Wight National Landscape website - https://isleofwight-nl.org.uk/grants/farming-in-protected-landscapes/

Isle of Wight National Landscape Farming in Protected Landscapes Officer Lucy Temple will be at the Scheme Update Meeting organised by Wight Rural Hub on Thursday 4th June. We look forward to seeing you there.

29/05/2026

Capital Grants 2026 guidance has now been published by Defra, with support available for environmental improvements that help farms improve water and air quality, support nature, strengthen resilience and continue sustainable food production.
This time next week, Capital Grants and the wider scheme landscape will be discussed at our sold out Scheme Update Meeting, delivered in partnership with NFU Mutual Isle of Wight and Southern Water.
We look forward to welcoming everyone who has booked to Newclose Cricket Ground at 18:30 on Thursday 4 June for what promises to be an important and timely discussion for Island farmers and land managers.
Read the latest Defra update here: https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/28/capital-grants-2026-guidance-now-available/

26/05/2026

Coming up next: Wednesday 27th May Twilight Woodland Wander for families with nature educator Kathy Grogan and on Saturday 30th May In the Footsteps of the Niton Smugglers with commemorative trail walk leaders Chris and Frankie. No need to book, just come along on the day. More information, times and meeting points on the Isle of Wight National Landscape website - https://isleofwight-nl.org.uk/2026/04/20/summer-walks-2026-list-now-available/

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26/05/2026

*Walk cancelled* - Historic Landscape at Chillerton with Kelly Wetherick. Unfortunately because of the extreme heat forecast and exposed location this afternoons walk has been cancelled. The walk will be rescheduled for later in the summer.

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