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...
by Red Squirrel | Jun 11, 2026 | News, Volunteering, Woodland
There’s been plenty of activity at the woodland recently, with our wonderful volunteers hard at work and the woodland itself responding beautifully to all the care it’s been given. Here’s a round-up of the latest progress. A roof goes on the hide...
