Southerham | Sussex Wildlife Trust

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.

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?

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.

05 June 2025

Orchids of Sussex

Discover some of the fascinating orchids found in the Sussex

16 January 2024

Meet the staff: Steve Tillman

We talk to Steve Tillman, of the Wilder Horsham District project, who has been working for Sussex Wildlife Trust for 25 years.

30 May 2023

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.

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.

16 April 2023

Why chalk grasslands are so important

Phil Belden explains why chalk grassland is such an incredibly important habitat.

25 March 2020

A Good Newts Story

Glenn Norris on the hunt for the Great Crested Newt

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.