Archive of: Malling Down
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06 April 2026
On the reserves - what's special about Malling Down Nature Reserve
Butterfly recorder Crispin Holloway tells us why he finds Malling Down Nature Reserve to be so special
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10 March 2026
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.
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05 January 2026
How many nature reserves can you visit this year?
Try our Reserves Checklist Challenge - how many can you tick off in 2026?
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12 September 2025
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.
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23 June 2024
Tuesday Hit Squad at Malling Down nature reserve
Julia Hoare talks about a great morning spent with the Tuesday Hit Squad at Malling Down, and about how the staff team support and encourage volunteers
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19 March 2024
Three nature reserves to visit this spring
Spring is the perfect opportunity to get out and explore what nature has to offer. Our nature reserves are free to visit, and we’ve chosen three which are fantastic for wildlife in the spring.
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30 May 2023
Where to see… orchids
There are about 56 species of orchid native to the UK and 23 of those can be found across Sussex Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves. These are some of the best reserves to visit in search of beautiful and elusive wild orchids.
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17 April 2023
Why chalk grasslands are so important - part two
Development has eaten away at our stunning Downs, but with planning laws, then protective designations, this has dramatically slowed. In the second of two blogs, Phil Belden talks about the vital importance of protecting and caring for it.
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16 April 2023
Why chalk grasslands are so important
Phil Belden explains why chalk grassland is such an incredibly important habitat.
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14 June 2022
30 Days Wild diary: Week 2
Volunteer David Philips, is blogging weekly to share his 30 Days Wild adventures. This week, David shares some of his favourite Sussex Wildlife Trust nature reserves
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10 March 2021
Antisocial behaviour on nature reserves - how you can help
As the country begins to look forward to a time when we emerge from lockdown, we would like to draw your attention to ongoing issues we are aware of affecting some our nature reserves.
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28 June 2020
Orchids in Sussex
Every year, Glenn goes out to look for and count orchids.