Island Life Magazine Ltd December/January 2018 | Page 81
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Make your resolutions not
only for yourself, but for
creatures less fortunate.
Make your resolutions
for those who are so
often forgotten, for the
feathered, furred and
scaled among us.
Make your resolutions for
wildlife, and make the world a
better place – in the immortal
words of Gandhi, ‘you must be
the change you wish to see in the
world’.
If you’re running low in
inspiration, here are a few
suggestions...
Send us records of wildlife
If you’re out and about and
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife
Trust, working for a better future for
wildlife and wild places in Hampshire
and the Island.
Phone: 01489 774 400
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.hiwwt.org.uk
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife
Trust, Beechcroft House, Vicarage Lane,
Curdridge, Hampshire, SO32 2DP
there’s wildlife around you, tell us
what you see. Wildlife records are
invaluable for our conservation
work as they give us a good idea
of how well species are doing
in different areas. Send in your
records to www.livingrecord.net
Learn a new skill
There’s so much to learn about
the natural world. Why not learn
to identify flowers, recognise
birdsong or the constellations
in the night sky? We have lots
of courses available to help you
on your way - take a look at our
website to see what’s on near you.
Pick up five pieces of litter
every day
Litter chokes, entangles and
maims our precious local wildlife.
Pick up just five bits of rubbish
every day for the whole year and
Country life
you will prevent nearly 2,000
pieces of litter from harming
wildlife!
Take part in 30 Days Wild this
June!
It’s brilliant fun and an
excellent way to re-establish your
connection with the natural world.
Best of all, you’re almost certain
to feel happier and healthier for
taking part.
Make your garden a wildlife
haven
Whether you have a window box
or 100 acres, your garden can be
a huge help to wildlife, particularly
during the winter months. A bowl
of water and a handful of seed can
make a world of difference.
Raise money for us
Be creative, have fun and use
your abilities to help us. You could
organise a coffee morning or do a
sponsored run, swim or bike ride.
Whatever you choose to do, every
penny raised will be used to help
local wildlife.
Share your photos with us
Sharing the beauty of wildlife
through photography is a
wonderful way to inspire people.
We love it when our supporters
send us photos of their wildlife
experiences so we can share them
in our magazine, or via Facebook or
Twitter. We’ll make sure we credit
you and you’ll get the satisfaction
of knowing that your photography
skills are enthusing others about
our amazing local wildlife.
Visit www.hiwwt.org.uk for more
information.
Join us today and enjoy the benefits of being a member of
the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust:
• Unlimited visits to 57 wildlife reserves in Hampshire and the Isle
of Wight and 2,500 rese