Seaford Community Wildlife Project
The Seaford Community Wildlife Project focuses on establishing strong links between the Seaford community and the nature reserve at Seaford Head.
Seaford Head Nature Reserve is the best place to enjoy spectacular views of the Seven Sisters and Cuckmere Valley. It is also home to many nationally rare and significant species of plants, birds and insects including moon carrot and the potter flower bee. Seaford Head Nature Reserve,
The project offers a range of activities, including family events and species surveys, looking at a variety of wildlife from sea anemones to butterflies. There is a host of opportunities for the community to learn skills, volunteer and experience nature through beach sessions, practical conservation and wildlife habitat improvements in school grounds and in the town.
Get Involved
Wildlife Rangers (12 - 16 year olds)
Youth Rangers (16-25 year olds) Looking for a chance to get some voluntary experience in the environmental sector? Why not join Youth Rangers. The group carries out genuine conservation work in and around Seaford. Contact Nikki to find out more and get involved.
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
What the Eastbourne Regional Group got up to in March 2026
Find out what the Eastbourne Group got up to in March 2026
Huge new water-inspired National Nature Reserve is created
A new National Nature Reserve spanning a vast area of East Sussex has been announced today to help protect vital water resources in the unique chalk landscape.
A new National Nature Reserve spanning a vast area of East Sussex has been announced today to help protect vital water resources in the unique chalk landscape.
Be tick aware
With spring around the corner it is a good time to brush up on your knowledge of ticks, where they live and what sensible precautions you can take.
With spring around the corner it is a good time to brush up on your knowledge of ticks, where they live and what sensible precautions you can take.
Meet the staff: Sarah Quantrill
From windsurfing to brush cutting. Sarah Quantrill has had a fascinating route into a career in conservation.
From windsurfing to brush cutting. Sarah Quantrill has had a fascinating route into a career in conservation.
How many nature reserves can you visit this year?
Try our Reserves Checklist Challenge - how many can you tick off in 2026?
Try our Reserves Checklist Challenge - how many can you tick off in 2026?
Ranger Day at Seven Sisters
Dav Bridger tells us about Ranger Day clearing scrub at Seven Sisters National Park working collaboratively with Rangers from Sussex & beyond!
Dav Bridger tells us about Ranger Day clearing scrub at Seven Sisters National Park working collaboratively with Rangers from Sussex & beyond!
Vote Now: Photo Competition Finalists Revealed
Voting closes on Monday 3 November 2025
Voting closes on Monday 3 November 2025
International Geodiversity Day
Monday 6th October is International Geodiversity Day - a celebration of geology and it’s place in the natural world. We spoke to the experts, the Sussex Geodiversity Partnership, to find out more.
Monday 6th October is International Geodiversity Day - a celebration of geology and it’s place in the natural world. We spoke to the experts, the Sussex Geodiversity Partnership, to find out more.
Our Nature Reserves Photography Competition 2025
Sussex Wildlife Trust is calling for photographers to showcase the stunning natural beauty of the Trust’s nature reserves in a new photography competition.
Sussex Wildlife Trust is calling for photographers to showcase the stunning natural beauty of the Trust’s nature reserves in a new photography competition.
Bird ringing with the Action for Conservation group
Last month Callum Forster had the pleasure of joining the Seaford Head Nature Reserve bird ringing team and the Action for Conservation team
Last month Callum Forster had the pleasure of joining the Seaford Head Nature Reserve bird ringing team and the Action for Conservation team
Humpbacks in Sussex waters
This winter has seen an extraordinary spate of sightings of one of nature’s giants, the Humpback Whale, along the Sussex coast.
This winter has seen an extraordinary spate of sightings of one of nature’s giants, the Humpback Whale, along the Sussex coast.
