Archive of: Malling Down
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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 - part one
The first Wild Isles programme featured chalk grassland. Phil Belden explains why it’s such an incredibly important habitat.
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15 June 2022
Be tick aware
Now summer is here 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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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.
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06 July 2019
Chalk Grassland
There are few sights more spectacular than a wildflower meadow in full bloom. Packed with nectar-rich flowers and humming with insect life, these botanical hotspots will soon be looking their best and today, 6 July, marks National Meadows Day - a celebration of our glorious grasslands and the wealth of wildlife they support.
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23 July 2018
App explorers
A number of routes around Sussex Wildlife Trust nature reserves are now available on the ViewRanger app
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28 February 2018
Nature Reserves in the Snow
Sussex Wildlife Trust nature reserves in the snow.