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The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust
We are The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust, a charity comprised of a group of dedicated members committed to the protection and survival of our native red squirrels, their habitat, and the species that share it with them.
Our Goals
Protection and Survival
We are committed to the protection and survival of our native red squirrels, their habitat, and the species that share it with them.
Education and Awareness
We educate the general public and raise awareness about our native red squirrels, and how to better protect them for the benefit of their survival.
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Latest News & Upcoming Events
Win a Guided Red Squirrel Woodland Tour on the Isle of Wight
Fancy a peek inside a private red squirrel woodland? For Red Squirrel Awareness Week, we’re offering 15 free places on a guided tour of Howes Wood. Entries close Sunday 4th October.
Squirrels Snub Snacks, Pond Survives Drought, and One Very Dedicated Woodland Manager Becomes a Water Delivery Service
New feeders are up around Howes Wood (though the squirrels aren’t fussed just yet), the pond has come through the summer drought in great shape, and a rare narrow-leaved lungwort owes its survival to our woodland manager’s dedication, and a lot of bottled water.
Meet the Red Tail Rangers (and their Head Ranger!)
Introducing Red Tail Rangers, a brand new children’s conservation club from the Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust, led by lifelong Islander Simon Craddock. Bird boxes, bug hotels, fossil hunts and more await, with a special launch price for new members.
Red Squirrel Awareness Week 2026 | IOWRST
Red Squirrel Awareness Week is nearly here! From 6 October to 11 October, the Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust is celebrating with exciting visit opportunities at Howes Wood, online fun, and plenty more surprises. Follow us on social media to be the first to know.
2026 Calendar Sponsor Spotlight: August – D&S Carpets
Meet our August calendar sponsor, D&S Carpets, the Island’s carpet and flooring superstore in Newport, and proud supporters of Island red squirrel conservation.
What Brownsea Island Teaches Us About Red Squirrels
If you want to see what a red squirrel paradise looks like when nobody interferes, look no further than Brownsea Island — where one stubborn woman’s 34-year refusal to tidy up gave squirrels the woodland they needed. Here’s what her story can teach your own garden.