Archive

  • Beat the Bounds at Whitehawk Hill

    26 February 2020

    Beat the Bounds at Whitehawk Hill

    Join the Friends of Whitehawk Hill to ‘Beat the Bounds’ and demonstrate our love for this ancient and threatened landscape on Sunday 1 March 2020

     
  • February 2020 - Rye Harbour wildlife

    26 February 2020

    February 2020 - Rye Harbour wildlife

    Despite the fairly dreadful weather during February, this month did see several signs of the oncoming spring on the reserve.

     
  • Wildlife Walks, Talks and Courses in March 2020

    26 February 2020

    Wildlife Walks, Talks and Courses in March 2020

    Michael Blencowe looks forward to the Sussex Wildlife Trust’s wildlife courses, walks and talks in March 2020

     
  • Nature Tots go wild in March

    25 February 2020

    Nature Tots go wild in March

    Spring is in the air and Sussex Wildlife Trust Nature Tots parent and child outdoor adventure groups are back for children aged 3-5 in Brighton, Crawley, Eastbourne, Henfield, Horsham and Rye.

     
  • Ending the War on Nature talks

    24 February 2020

    Ending the War on Nature talks

    A guest blog from David Johnson, co-founder of Shoreham Wordfest, which are promoting a series of talks on rewilding

     
  • Talk on British Owls and Woodpeckers

    24 February 2020

    Talk on British Owls and Woodpeckers

    The Eastbourne regional group were treated to a highly informative and entertaining talk on British Owls and Woodpeckers

     
  • Biophilia

    21 February 2020

    Biophilia

    We have a word to describe this innate connection with nature: biophilia. Nature is essential to our very existence but it also makes us happy, and there’s a growing body of evidence describing how the natural world helps to boost our health and wellbeing.

     
  • Frogs

    18 February 2020

    Frogs

    Ponds across the county will soon be filling up with an army of amorous frogs, and in this case love can be a battleground

     
  • Grey heron

    17 February 2020

    Grey heron

    It’s not unusual for Grey Herons to begin nesting in February, and as one of our largest birds their activity can be hard to miss. They are an imposing sight on the riverbank, standing tall and motionless at the water’s edge as they wait with seemingly endless patience for a potential meal to pass by.

     
  • The subtle makings of a wild place

    16 February 2020

    The subtle makings of a wild place

    The natural world is a subtle place, pulsing with intricacies and symbioses - often ignored or misunderstood by us. What does it mean to be natural or wild?

     
  • Late winter in the wildlife garden

    15 February 2020

    Late winter in the wildlife garden

    As we approach the end of winter, we thought we’d speak to our friends at Vine House Farm Bird Foods to get some tips on what can be done at this time of year in a wildlife-friendly garden, and what to look out for.

     
  • Love-in-the-Mist for Valentine's Day

    14 February 2020

    Love-in-the-Mist for Valentine's Day

    ​On Valentine’s Day, Sussex Wildlife Trust is delighted to celebrate great partnerships. The Trust loves the support it gets from its business members, as well as their commitment to helping wildlife. One such company is online boutique Wedding in a Teacup.