We champion wildlife and natural places everywhere in Sussex and inspire people to take action for nature.

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Wild Sussex Fund
Wild Sussex Fund

Find out more about our ambitious plans to create a wilder Sussex

Forest School Training
Forest School Training

Our experienced team will train you to become a qualified Forest School Leader

What to spot
What to spot

Discover the wildlife you can see this month

30 Days Wild
30 Days Wild

Take a breath and notice nature this June. Sign-up for the UK's biggest nature challenge.

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News

Woods Mill update, June 2026


Woods Mill update, June 2026

What’s happening at Woods Mill Nature Reserve? Area Manager West, Ryan Allison explains.


Meet photographer: WildingPix

Meet photographer: WildingPix


Brighton Marina dredging licence update

Brighton Marina dredging licence update

Nature clubs

Nature Tots
Nature Tots

Woodland fun for children aged 3-5 years with accompanying adult, hands-on outdoor activities themed around wildlife and the changing seasons.

Wildlife Watch
Wildlife Watch

Wildlife Watch nature and bushcraft monthly weekend groups based on Forest School principles, for children aged 5-11 and their accompanying adult.

Wildlife Rangers
Wildlife Rangers

12 to 16 year olds can become a Wildlife Ranger and join other teenagers taking action to protect and learn about local wildlife, conservation and bushcraft skills.

Youth Rangers
Youth Rangers

16 to 25 year olds can join in with our regular conservation groups in Crawley and Brighton. Help improve areas for wildlife (& people) while having fun, learning new skills and gaining valuable experience.

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Take action

Do you want to make a positive impact on nature and help the Sussex Wildlife Trust make a difference?

Inspiring local people to get involved in our work is a really important part of what we do. You can join in with 30,000 other people across Sussex who are passionate about making a difference for nature locally.

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Forthcoming events

NeuroWalk & Talk with Puzzle Tree Academy at Rye Harbour (09.07.26)

09 July 2026
10:30

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Guide in a Hide with the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (25.07.26)

25 July 2026
10:00

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Microscope and Mark Making Monday – Rye Harbour 10-12pm (27/07/26)

27 July 2026
10:00

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Opticron Optics Day - Rye Harbour Discovery Centre (01/08/2026)

01 August 2026
10:00

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