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A group of people sat on hay stacks watching a performance at an outdoor community festival

Author: Josh Taylor

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More than one thousand inspired to take climate action at nature-themed festivals in Southampton and the New Forest

By Josh Taylor

Communities were brought together for a week of events across Southampton and a one-day festival in Ringwood celebrating the wildlife on our doorsteps. More than 500 people attended last weekend’s New Forest Thrive festival (4 July) at Carvers Recreation Ground in Ringwood. The festival was full of performances, including acrobatic storytelling from ‘Joli Vyann’, drumming … Continued

New Forest nature scheme supports dozens into green careers

By Josh Taylor

Nearly 30 interns on a groundbreaking nature scheme in the New Forest have gone on to work or volunteer in the environment sector. Since September 2023, the Countryside Education Trust (CET), in Beaulieu, has provided 27 internship opportunities for young people aged 16-25. The aim was to create options for young people and career changers … Continued

Take a walk on the wild side with a week of events celebrating Southampton’s nature

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

New Forest National Park Authority and Community First host inaugural New Forest Volunteer Collective

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