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There is an opportunity to participate in a survey of the 1970 pop festival site at East Afton on Monday – Wednesday, 8th – 10th July. This is being organised by the Vectis Archaeological Trust and People Media UK. Further details may be found at http://www.vectisarchaeolo

We are aware of at least two instances of an authentic-looking email apparently from former president Matthew Chatfield being sent to people in the society concerning financial matters. If you receive such an email, do not act on it. These are scams and Matthew has not sent any such m

Eight members of IWNHAS joined Dave Fairlamb of Natural Links for an Ornithology Group outing to Alverstone Mead on 9 June. From the onset we were treated to fine birdsong, with Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs and Song Thrushes heard from the car parking area. As we began to walk west along th

Teresa kindly agreed to lead this walk for Jim Baldwin and here is her report: We went ahead with the Nightjar walk in spite of the wet and windy weather and competing with Germany v Scotland in the Euros. An intrepid band of me, my husband Steve, Sheena & Will Bridger and Mark La

This Wednesday 26th June we will be continuing at Longstone Cottage. Meet in Mottistone Manor car park around 09:45 for a start time at the cottage of 10:00. Further info in the email.

Join the BioBlitz at Dunsbury Farm – Saturday 22 June, 10am – 4pm. Since taking over The Dunsbury Estate above Compton Bay in 2015, The National Trust set about evolving it from intensive farming into a sustainable, wildlife-rich landscape. Now, it’s time to discover

Just a reminder that the IW BioBlitz is taking place this year at the Dunsbury Estate – hosted and lead by the National Trust on Saturday 22nd June. Please do join us between 10:00hrs – 16:00hrs and help record as many species as possible. There will be opportunity to expl

Please note that the office at HQ will be CLOSED on Thursday 6th June and Thursday 13th June.

This Wednesday we will be back Longstone Cottage. Meet in Mottistone Manor car park around 09:45 for a start time at the cottage of 10:00. Further info in the email.