Wild Companions | A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and B Local Collaboration

Image courtesy of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.

Curious about B Corps? Passionate about protecting nature?
Join us at Little Duxmore, a stunning rewilding site in the heart of the Isle of Wight, for an afternoon of insight and inspiration. Whether you're new to B Corp or already on the journey, this event is for anyone keen to explore how business can be a force for good, especially for nature. How can businesses lead the way in restoring our natural world? What does it mean to be a truly purpose-driven organisation in today’s climate and ecological crises?

Whether you're just starting to explore B Corp or are already on the journey, this event is for business leaders who want to use their organisation as a force for good.

What to expect on the day

• Introduction to B Corp
  What is B Corp certification? Why is it relevant now more than ever? Learn how this global movement is helping businesses balance profit with people and planet.
• Panel Discussion: Business for Nature
  Hosted by Jaimie Harris (The Pollinators) and Luke Maundrell (HIWWT), this panel features leaders from certified B Corps and purpose-led businesses including The Garlic Farm, Isle of Wight Distillery, Isle of Wight Tomatoes and Meaningful Planet. Together, they’ll explore what it means to be a B Corp, the value of collaboration, and how businesses are taking action to support nature.
• Nature Recovery in Action
  Hear from Jamie Marsh, Director of Nature Recovery on the Isle of Wight (HIWWT), about the critical work happening across the island - from habitat restoration to landscape-scale rewilding, and how businesses can get involved.
• Tour of Little Duxmore
  Experience this pioneering rewilding site with a guided tour of its wildflower meadows, woodland, and nature-rich spaces. Learn how Little Duxmore is becoming a model for nature-led land use and biodiversity recovery.

Location: Little Duxmore Farm, Rowlands Lane, Havenstreet, Ryde, PO33 4DF

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Date: Thursday 12th June
Time: Arrival from 13:45 | Event: 14:00 - 16:30

Ticket price: £10 donation to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Optional Add-On: Lunch and Tour at The Garlic Farm
Start your day with a specially created visit to The Garlic Farm, a leading example of a business rooted in place, community and sustainability, including a guided tour and lunch. 

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Date: Thursday 12th June
Time: Arrival from 11:00 | Event: 11:15 - 13:15
Ticket price: £25 (must be purchased with a B Curious ticket)

Book your place as an add-on during checkout.

Why This Matters

To build a better future, we must ask better questions. The B Corp movement provides a framework for rethinking the role of business in society—pushing beyond compliance and towards real impact. The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust shows what’s possible when we restore nature at scale, and why it must be a collective effort.

B Curious is an invitation to explore, challenge assumptions, and reconnect business with the natural world that sustains it.

Limited spaces available - book now to secure your spot