by Red Squirrel | Jul 22, 2026 | News, Woodland
Welcome to the woodland equivalent of a desk job! Woodland work is generally pretty active, so now and then, there’s a lot to be said for a job you can do without leaving your seat. This week Rod & Helen took the tractor out along the shared track through...
by Red Squirrel | Jul 15, 2026 | Calendar Sponsors, News
There’s a particular kind of excitement that comes with a box of calendars landing on the doorstep, still warm from the printer, and last week we got to feel it all over again. Our 2027 Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust calendar is officially printed, boxed, and...
by Red Squirrel | Jul 14, 2026 | News, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Woodland
If you’ve ever tried to explain to a fellow volunteer exactly where that patch of flag iris was, or which corner of the wood the water beetles have colonised, you’ll know the problem: Howes Wood doesn’t come with street names. Or rather, it...
by Red Squirrel | Jul 7, 2026 | News, Woodland
We’re delighted to share that the wildlife hide at Howes Wood is finally standing tall! After weeks of sawing, notching, and no small amount of log-wrangling, our volunteers have pieced together a sturdy timber frame with slatted sides and a handsome rounded-log...
by Red Squirrel | Jun 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorized
Work is well underway in our exciting new woodland area at Howes Wood, and what a challenge it is proving to be! A dedicated team of brilliant volunteers turned out a couple of weeks ago to begin the hard graft of making the space more accessible and more red...
