We are the home of pioneering naturalist Gilbert White. His 18th century discoveries of wildlife by ‘watching narrowly’ revolutionised ecology, and we want to inspire you to journey into nature and ‘be more Gilbert’ by increasing our site biodiversity, promoting nature connection, and educating.
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Want to protect our planet, and improve your wellbeing and nature connectedness? Contact with nature is essential for wellbeing, yet many people are disconnected from the natural world. The planet needs us to act on climate and biodiversity crises, and fast. We are looking to improve nature connection through education and wellbeing, as well as conserving our meadow habitat, which is home to important wildlife species, including the endangered Brown Hairstreak butterfly.
Gilbert White’s House and Gardens mission is to inspire journeys of discovery into the natural world to make better lives – for people and for the planet. We have 30 acres of meadow and garden, rich with flora and fauna, which is essential for improving the area’s biodiversity and providing education and engagement opportunities for adults and for children. We have an active outreach programme, educating over 5000 children a year, but there’s more we can do and that’s where we need your help.
