Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.
By Josh Taylor
Urban Wild festival returns this month with a packed schedule of events celebrating Southampton’s environment and community connections to nature in the city. The week-long festival takes place across Southampton from 23 to 31 May and encourages families and people of all ages to connect with nature on their doorsteps, through creative and sustainability-themed events. … Continued
By Josh Taylor
New Forest District Council (NFDC) will extend two rules designed to help protect the New Forest, its wildlife and the safety of people who live in and visit the area. At their meeting on 1 April 2026, NFDC’s Cabinet agreed to extend the two PSPOs currently in force in the district. The two Public Spaces … Continued
By Josh Taylor
Our New Forest Young Content Creators scheme is helping to break down barriers for young people in and around the National Park to talk about climate and nature. Young creatives aged 16-30 applied for funds of up to £150 to support them in producing digital, climate and nature-focused content on topics that they are passionate … Continued
By Josh Taylor
Dozens of organisations came together at the first New Forest Volunteer Collective to better share learning and expertise. The New Forest Volunteer Collective was convened by the New Forest National Park Authority, in partnership with Community First, in Brockenhurst on Saturday (21 March) to foster a greater sense of volunteering community in the New Forest. … Continued
