Archive

  • 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.

     
  • Have your say in Horsham District

    13 February 2020

    Have your say in Horsham District

    You may have heard that Horsham District Council is reviewing their Local Plan. The first consultation on this review opens on Monday 17 February and runs until 5pm on 30 March 2020.

     
  • Thank You, Seaford

    12 February 2020

    Thank You, Seaford

    Over the last two years our Seaford Community Wildlife Project has worked with schools, young people, community groups and volunteers to explore Seaford Head Nature Reserve and the local area and the amazing wildlife.

     
  • Vision, Action, Partnership: Reflections on the Landscape Innovation Conference

    12 February 2020

    Vision, Action, Partnership: Reflections on the Landscape Innovation Conference

    Dr Chris Sandom was really excited to be invited by Fran Southgate from the Sussex Wildlife Trust to help organise and host the Landscape Innovation Conference. Now the conference is complete Chris wanted to share a few thoughts.

     
  • Ending the war on nature - Rewilding

    07 February 2020

    Ending the war on nature - Rewilding

    Our war against nature is something we are in danger of winning!

     
  • Nature2020 is here

    05 February 2020

    Nature2020 is here

    ​Nature2020 launched with an early morning bird watch at Woods Mill, headquarters of the Sussex Wildlife Trust

     
  • How to use 'Regenerative Agriculture' to increase soil carbon

    04 February 2020

    How to use 'Regenerative Agriculture' to increase soil carbon

    A livestock farmer from East Sussex blogs about how regenerative farming can improve soil health

     
  • Beaver back in Sussex

    03 February 2020

    Beaver back in Sussex

    After an absence of over 400 years, the beaver is coming back to Sussex.

     
  • Foxes

    31 January 2020

    Foxes

    Winter is a busy season for foxes. If there are any living near you – and there probably are – you’ll be well aware of just how active they are at this time of year, yapping and screaming at all hours of the night and leaving plenty of unmistakable foxy scent.

     
  • January 2020 - Rye Harbour wildlife

    30 January 2020

    January 2020 - Rye Harbour wildlife

    This month continued a good run of Knot numbers on the reserve, with at least 100 present on Flat Beach