Gift to Nature
an Isle of Wight conservation partnership
Creating fantastic places for wildlife to thrive and for you to enjoy.
Protecting the Isle of Wight's Wildlife
Gift to Nature is the flagship conservation project of the Island 2000 Trust.
Gift to Nature is passionate about the Isle of Wight’s wildlife, from our famous Red Squirrels to obscure tiny rare bees. Since 2002 we have created and cared for a variety of conservation sites across the Island.
Join us, we want to share our lovely sites and all of the Island’s beautiful countryside so we have produced trail maps and lead guided walks to encourage everyone to get out and explore our fantastic Island.
You might find something a bit different, each of our sites features local art, whether a carved picnic bench or a scrap-metal sculpture. We invite local craftsmen and artists to help add something special to what nature (and our conservation workers) have provided.
Thanks to all of our supporters, all of this work is only possible with the help of our committed supporters. All donations enable us to continue our conservation work on the Isle of Wight. If you would like to support the work of Gift to Nature click here.
Gift to Nature is an Island 2000 Trust project. Click here for an overview of Island 2000.
Gift to Nature is delivered by Natural Enterprise and is part of the Island 2000 Trust, registered charity no. 1083233.
A selection of Gift to Nature’s projects are sponsored by Wightlink, for details click here. Wightlink’s website also contains information about Island walks and nature activities, click here
Perfect Isle of Wight Gift
A Gift that makes a real difference. Great for a last minute present, Overners who are fond of the Island or those who love the Island's wildlife.
Download Free Maps and Guides
Gift to Nature has created a number of trails and guides to help you explore favourite places on the Isle of Wight
2013 Events
Guided walks and activities all around the Island - Bees, Birds, Beaches and much more.
Latest News
Saving Ratty
21 Jan 2013
The water vole, much loved ‘Ratty’ from Wind in the Willows, has become one of the fastest declining mammal species in the UK. Two thirds of the UK’s water voles vanished between in the forty years up to 1990. This catastrophic collapse has been the result of increasing habitat loss and
Newport's Hidden Nature
23 Oct 2012
Pan Mill Meadow in Newport is being restored for its value to both people and wildlife. The river Medina runs through this important habitat and alongside is meadow and woodland. Before the project began parts of the area had become litter and bracken dominant. Therefore management is essential to encourage wildlife
