Come and celebrate the beauty and biodiversity of one of the Island's rarest habitats at the Isle of Wight Heathlands Week 6th - 12th September.

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust will be running several special events over the course of next week at sites across the Island giving you the chance to explore and find out more about some of our hidden heathland treasures.

Activities as follows:

Tuesday 7 Heathlands week: Botany and battery at Bouldnor Forest 10am - 12.30pm We'll explore Bouldnor Forest looking at the Flora, Fauna and archaeology of this historic part of the Island's northwest coast. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Wear old clothes, wellies and waterproofs. No dogs please. Leader Richard Grogan, Wildlife Trust Tel 533180 Meet Follow to forest parking site near track from main road to SOL training site GR 378 896 Cost Donations welcomed.

Wednesday 8 Heathlands week: Heathland
at St George’s Down 10am - 12.30pm A walk along the Bembridge Trail to look at heathland restoration at St George’s Down. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Wear wellies or stout footwear. No dogs please. Booking essential Leader Richard Grogan, Wildlife Trust Tel 533180 Meet Newport Golf Club GR 511 872 Cost Donations welcomed.

Thursday 9 Heathlands week: Heathland Haven 10.30am - 1pm A walk through the countryside at Cranmore including the Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve at Ningwood Common to look at wildlife and heathland restoration. Wellies advisable. Five stiles to negotiate Leader Chris Archbold Tel 529199 Meet Ningwood Recycling Centre GR 401 892 Cost Donations welcomed.

Sunday 12 Heathlands week: Isle of Wight heathlands day 11am - 3pm A celebration of the Isle of Wight heathlands, with walks and activities to show off the natural and cultural heritage of these wonderful wildlife havens. Part of the West Wight Landscape Partnership initiative. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Wear wellies or stout footwear. No dogs please. Booking required Leader Wildlife Trust. Tel 533180 Meet Jubilee car park, Mottistone/ Brighstone GR 420 845 Cost Donations welcomed.