The special edition of Wight Summer Walks is now available as a download here, or picked up in Island Public Libraries, Tourist Information Centres and Help Centres. Alternatively, click here to see Wight Summer Walks listed month by month.

As well as featuring coast and countryside walks, events and activities; Wight Summer Walks celebrates the wonderful biodiversity of the Isle of Wight. It also highlights the work of Charles Darwin and his ecological links with the Island; 2009 marks 200 years since his birth and 150 years since the publication of the groundbreaking book 'Origin of Species'.

Peter Cosier, an amateur naturalist has discovered a unique colony of snails thriving in salty conditions whilst on holiday here on the Island.

Click here to see the full story on the County Press website...

Over the next few years OPAL will run five surveys across England to learn more about our environment, and they'd like everyone get involved!

The Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) network is an exciting new initiative that is open to anyone with an interest in nature.

Soils and earthworms is the first of their surveys, and you can join in now - as it's open from March to May. After this you can help them explore the health of our lakes, changes in biodiversity and the impact of air pollution and climate change.

Get involved today by visiting www.opalexplorenature.org. All ages and abilities can take part and your contribution will be important in helping scientists build up a picture of England's natural environment. They'll provide easy to follow survey instructions and all the support you need.