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Spring is Here!

Meadows are a vital part of our countryside, and this season is the perfect time to get involved in caring for them.

From traditional meadow management to inspiring online talks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and learn. Whether you want to roll up your sleeves outdoors or join us virtually from home, your involvement helps protect wildlife, boost biodiversity and restore Hampshire’s chalk meadows.

Check out our upcoming events and find your way to make a difference this spring!

Meadow Activities

20 Apr: Cowslip Meadow Walk for Adults

Join Rachel Remnant ,Winchester based ecologist ,on Monday 20th April 2026 at 6pm for a walk around cowslip meadow to learn about plans for the third year of our meadow project .

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20 Apr: Cowslip Meadow Walk for Families

Join us on Monday 21 April at 4pm for a free guided nature walk at Cowslip Field, Winchester. Enjoy the spring cowslips and learn more about the chalk meadows on your doorstep. Ideal for families.

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28 Apr: Meadows on the Edge Online Talk

Join us on 28th April at 7pm for an inspiring online talk on our urban edge meadows. Find out how we are helping to connect communities to the species rich chalk grasslands on their doorsteps

Free online talk

Learning to Scythe Courses

As part of our Magnificent Meadows Project we will be running learning to scythe courses in Winchester , Basingstoke and Andover . If you are interested please sign up as a Meadow Volunteer.

Upcoming events

Calling all Artists & Makers - Take part in our Centenary Art Exhibition

We’re inviting local artists to take part in a brand-new exhibition celebrating the Hampshire countryside. Artist entries close on 17th April however early submissions are strongly encouraged.

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25 Apr: Centenary Member Lunch & AGM at Itchen Abbas Village Hall

A chance to reflect on our achievements and look ahead, while enjoying a celebratory lunch with fellow members.

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15 May: CPRE Centenary Art Exhibition Reception and Private View

Join us for drinks, canapés, and an exclusive private viewing of the CPRE centenary art exhibition. Tickets £25.

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16-18 May: Centenary Art Exhibition

Join us from 16th - 18th May for our Centenary Art Exhibition at the Amanda Aldous Fine Art Gallery.

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16 May: Guided Circular Walk near Basingstoke

To celebrate the opening of our Centenary Art Exhibition, join us on Sat 16 May for a free guided circular walk around Weston Corbett. Starts and ends at the Amanda Aldous Fine Art Gallery.

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Become a Magnificent Meadow Volunteer

Join our team of meadow volunteers and help protect and restore Hampshire’s beautiful wildflower landscapes!

As a volunteer, you’ll have the chance to:

Learn traditional skills like green hay making and scything
Collect wildflower seeds to help grow new meadows
Survey wildflower gardens and support biodiversity
Connect with nature and like-minded people

No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a love for the outdoors!

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Hedgerow Myth Busting

Join Megan Gimber from the Peoples Trust for Endangered Species to discover just how important hedgerows really are.

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A Rooftop Revolution

Getting Solar Off the Ground in Hampshire & Sussex - launching our policy brief and mapping tool.

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A Natural History of Hedgerows

Join author John Wright and Yolande Lomas |our Assistant Hedgerow Project Officer for a free online talk about the history of hedgerows.

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'We are keen cyclists and like to get out to enjoy the local countryside around Winchester. It is great to get involved with the Hampshire Hedge initiative to connect and improve all the wildlife corridors on our doorstep.’'

Father and son team, Ian and Peter Harwood