Archive

  • Our Sussex birds are not 'ours'

    25 September 2024

    Our Sussex birds are not 'ours'

    Bird migration is an amazing phenomenon of fuelling, endurance, navigation and timing. And nearly all birds seen in Sussex undertake these dangerous journeys.

     
  • The life cycle of Ivy Bees

    25 September 2024

    The life cycle of Ivy Bees

    Find out about the life cycle of the gentle and beautiful Ivy Bee

     
  • Sea-aster and Ivy bees at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

    23 September 2024

    Sea-aster and Ivy bees at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

    Learn about Ivy Bees and Sea-aster Bees at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

     
  • 2025 Wildlife of Sussex Calendars

    22 September 2024

    2025 Wildlife of Sussex Calendars

    Our two 2025 calendars - Wildlife of Sussex and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve are now available to order from our online shop.

     
  • Stop dumping on our reef!

    20 September 2024

    Stop dumping on our reef!

    Brighton Marina is currently allowed to dump dredged sediment in Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) but their licence is now up for renewal – and we don’t think this activity should continue.

     
  • September events at Rye Harbour

    20 September 2024

    September events at Rye Harbour

    Sarah Watson, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Events Officer, shares some of the highlights of the reserve’s upcoming events programme.

     
  • Meet our volunteers: Derek Williams

    20 September 2024

    Meet our volunteers: Derek Williams

    Meet Derek Williams, who has just retired after a remarkable 35 years as a volunteer for the Trust

     
  • Reptile Ridge Bug Hotel now open for business

    19 September 2024

    Reptile Ridge Bug Hotel now open for business

    An exciting new accommodation opportunity has opened up for wildlife at The Deneway nature reserve. Thanks to the hard work of the Youth Rangers, the Reptile Ridge Bug Hotel is ready for visitors

     
  • The Blue Carbon Mapping Project

    19 September 2024

    The Blue Carbon Mapping Project

    Charities urge stronger protection for UK seas as landmark reports reveal amount of carbon stored in seabed habitats for the first time

     
  • Summer fun for all the family

    18 September 2024

    Summer fun for all the family

    This summer, over 128 people took part in our nature-inspired family activities at Rye Harbour. Alice Oakley, our Volunteer Coordinator who ran the sessions, gives us the lowdown.

     
  • Capturing the Milky Way

    18 September 2024

    Capturing the Milky Way

    When we shared an incredible photo of the Milky Way at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, lots of you asked for advice on how to capture it. We asked the photographer himself, Derek Griffin, to spill the beans.

     
  • Meeting a tree

    16 September 2024

    Meeting a tree

    What does ‘meeting a tree’ involve? The staff team were invited to give this a try at Tilgate Park.