by Red Squirrel | Jun 16, 2025 | News, Uncategorized, Woodland
This is a little update on our red squirrel woodland work from w/c Monday 9th June. We busied ourselves with the resources we have available, clearing dead and falling trees to make the paths safe. The wonderful news is that we found a lot of stripped cones showing...
by Red Squirrel | May 21, 2025 | News, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Woodland
Rod is cutting away fallen trees so we can make paths through the wood. The Sunday work party opened up paths and made a bridge to cross one of the many ditches. The trees planted last autumn have all survived and are growing well. If you would like to get...
by Red Squirrel | Nov 6, 2024 | Event, Uncategorized
Get ready for something special this November! We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming charity auction, running from the 8th to 17th November 2024, to support our precious red squirrels here on the Isle of Wight. As many of you know, our island is...
by Red Squirrel | Aug 28, 2024 | Education, News, Uncategorized
Ginger Gluttons: The Harvest Hustlers of British Woodlands As the leaves start to turn and pumpkin spice everything hits the shelves, our flame-furred friends, the red squirrels of the Isle of Wight (and other parts of the UK), kick into overdrive. These pint-sized...
by Red Squirrel | Aug 22, 2024 | Education, News, Uncategorized
The Crucial Transition: Red Squirrels from Three to Six Months The period from three to six months of age marks a critical transition in the life of a red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris). Having survived the vulnerable early stages of life, young red squirrels now face...
by Red Squirrel | Jun 25, 2024 | Education, News, Uncategorized
The red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is an agile rodent found primarily in Eurasian forests. Red squirrels are known for their vibrant reddish-brown fur and bushy tails, they are a subject of interest for ecologists and nature enthusiasts alike. Here we will explore...
