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  • Bluebell Hues

    09 April 2025

    Bluebell Hues

    Every April and May, Sussex woodlands erupt with millions of our best-loved flowers, announcing that spring, finally, has sprung.

     
  • The wildlife of Arlington churchyard

    07 April 2025

    The wildlife of Arlington churchyard

    Local naturalist and moth-trapper Mike Mullis shows us the wildlife of Arlington churchyard.

     
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Wildlife sightings: March 2025

    04 April 2025

    Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Wildlife sightings: March 2025

    Signs of spring were appearing across the nature reserve, along with a rare visitor we weren’t expecting.

     
  • (Young) People Power

    04 April 2025

    (Young) People Power

    Our Youth Rangers have been making a big difference out on the nature reserve. Find out how just eleven people, and tonnes of enthusiasm, have made it happen.

     
  • One of Britain’s rare mammals

    03 April 2025

    One of Britain’s rare mammals

    Water Vole numbers have declined by 90% in Britain over the last 30 years. Thankfully the population at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is thriving. Barry Yates, Chair of the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, explains why.

     
  • Underground, overground, running free!

    02 April 2025

    Underground, overground, running free!

    Aileen Raynos is passionate about running - and wildlife. She’s combining the two by running the massive 100km, London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge in support of Sussex Wildlife Trust.

     
  • UK’s first national kelp conference

    02 April 2025

    UK’s first national kelp conference

    Sussex Kelp Recovery Project hosts UK’s first national kelp conference at the University of Sussex as it launches new report

     
  • Staff with hidden talents - meet Helen Burgess

    01 April 2025

    Staff with hidden talents - meet Helen Burgess

    Helen Burgess works for SxBRC - but is also a wonderful wildlife potter. Find out more about her pottery.

     
  • Beguiled by blues

    01 April 2025

    Beguiled by blues

    Butterfly expert Alan Sumnall offers a thorough guide to one of our most enchanting groups of butterflies – the blues.

     
  • Royal terror - the Purple Emperor

    01 April 2025

    Royal terror - the Purple Emperor

    The Purple Emperor is the holy grail of British butterflies, a truly magnificent creature capable of drawing an impressive crowd of loyal subjects all seeking an audience with His Royal Highness.

     
  • Protecting our native wildlife: controlling American Mink

    31 March 2025

    Protecting our native wildlife: controlling American Mink

    Our native species are at risk from a multitude of threats, one of them being the non-native and invasive American Mink.

     
  • Eastbourne Group - March Events

    31 March 2025

    Eastbourne Group - March Events

    What did the Eastbourne Local Group get up to in March?