Lakeside North Harbour’s commitment to sustainability and community

Lakeside North Harbour’s partnership with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.

Since 2015, Lakeside North Harbour has partnered with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HIWWT) to advance a shared vision for a sustainable future, where wildlife conservation and community engagement are at the forefront. The partnership is due to the fact that commitment to environmental sustainability and community connection is at the heart of everything done at Lakeside.

Wilder Conference & Awards
Last year in September, Lakeside hosted the Wilder Conference & Awards ceremony at the campus, a significant event that underscored its longstanding partnership with the Trust. This event marked a significant milestone in the collective journey, recognising the progress made under the Wilder 2030 strategy, an initiative led by the Trust to drive nature’s recovery.

To tip the balance in favour of nature’s recovery, the trust needs one in four people to take action for nature by 2024. Through Team Wilder, the Trust is supporting others to make changes, educating people about the natural world and building a people powered movement of individuals, communities, and businesses standing up for nature. This initiative has empowered individuals in and around Portsmouth
to actively enhance local wild spaces, demonstrating the impact of community-driven conservation.

Lakeside’s wildlife walks
As part of Lakeside’s ongoing commitment to fostering a deeper connection with nature, weekly Wildlife Walks for all occupiers are hosted at the Campus. Every Wednesday, interested participants join a guided 45-minute walk around the picturesque Lakeside campus, led by experts from the Wildlife Trust. These walks offer a unique opportunity to learn about the diverse flora and fauna that thrive here, making each outing both educational and refreshing.

Family day event: a summer celebration of wildlife
This summer, Lakeside North Harbour celebrated its partnership with the Trust by hosting a special Family Day event. Held in early August, this event was designed to engage families in wildlife conservation and exploration. Occupiers were encouraged to bring their children to work, allowing them to participate in a variety of fun and educational activities.

Children enjoyed building and decorating bug houses, participating in bug hunts, and planting pollinator pots to attract beneficial insects like bees and butterflies. These hands-on workshops not only provided a memorable day but also helped instil a love for nature in the younger generation, emphasising the importance of conservation from an early age.

Looking forward
Lakeside North Harbour remains dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability. Its partnership with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust will continue to drive meaningful impact on conservation while fostering a strong sense of community around these vital initiatives in a sustainable environment for all who visit, work, and live around Lakeside North Harbour.

If you’re looking for a prime location for your business and would like to take your place among our thriving community in a stunning and sustainable environment, come to Lakeside, the south coast’s premier business campus with flexible room to grow. With space available from 500 sq ft up to 100,000 sq ft, Lakeside extends beyond the office.

Visit www.lakesidenorthharbour.com for more information.