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

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Species Recovery Fund Appeal
Species Recovery Fund Appeal

We are in a critical decade to bring wildlife back. The time for bold action is now.

Explore our coast
Explore our coast

Discover the wild coast of Sussex with our interactive map

Forest School Training
Forest School Training

Start your Forest School journey this year, with one of our training courses

Our Wild Sussex
Our Wild Sussex

Our strategic plan for a wilder Sussex by 2030

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A listless birder


A listless birder

For many birders, lists are at the very heart of their hobby. For David Bentley, a more freestyle approach wins every time.


Humpbacks in Sussex waters

Humpbacks in Sussex waters


Your voice matters in Nature Recovery!

Your voice matters in Nature Recovery!

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.

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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Working towards nature's recovery in Sussex

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