The Nature and Biodiversity Hub is a community of local groups, university staff and students in Southampton who have a keen interest in nature and biodiversity. The global decline in species and ecosystems leading to environmental degradation have prompted many to act and raise awareness on the importance of biodiversity. These themes overlap with wider issues such as climate change and sustainability. A great way to get involved is to start locally.
The Nature and Biodiversity Hub was launched in 2017 to inspire a greater appreciation of nature and biodiversity in the public, especially young people and community groups.
The Hub includes community organisations in Southampton and as far as the New Forest and Winchester, and university students and researchers.
We host a range of interactive events and activities. These include engaging, nature-based games including our most popular, Biodiversity Blockbusters. In addition, community and university Hub members get involved by sharing their research/knowledge at Hub events through posters, games or other interesting activities.
Communities are passionate about their surrounding environment and play an important role in local issues. The Nature and Biodiversity Hub aims to encourage this by:
If you have an idea, project, piece of research or would like to be actively involved in helping nature and biodiversity locally we would love to hear from you!
How to get involved
We are always seeking new members with knowledge/interest in nature and biodiversity. To become a BioHub member and be added to our mailing list, please email communityhubs@soton.ac.uk .