Spring into Summer: New Events & Courses

We've listened to what Sussex Wildlife Trust members and supporters want from events, and we're pleased to be offering an extra-wide variety for 2025 - from birdwatching and wildlife walks to wildlife photography and nature-inspired arts & crafts.

Birds and their songs

With the dawn chorus in full swing, now is the time to get to know the wonderful birdlife of Sussex. Join our Introduction to Birds of the South Downs and explore the iconic landscape of the Seven Sisters Country Park, or enjoy an Introduction to Bird Song at Wadhurst Park or experience eerie birdsong on an Evening with Nightjars at Old Lodge or Heyshott Common.

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is famous for its birds, and the perfect place to get to grips with waders on our course: The Wading Birds of Rye Harbour and How to Identify Them. To see and hear a variety of birds around one of Sussex's best reedbeds, join our sunrise Walk with a Ranger – Early Birds at Castle Water. Our exclusive early summer Walk with a Ranger at Rye Harbour will reveal the birds, bees and butterflies of the beach reserve.

Taking action

Want to find out how you can support wildlife in your area? Then our Swift Ecology and Conservation Walk around Arundel is a must. Experience these birds soaring over your head while learning how to support their dwindling populations. Discover how you can monitor bee populations during our What Bees Need course at Seven Sisters Country Park or develop the skill of turning ocean plastics into beautiful objects during our Introduction to Eco-friendly crafts at Woods Mill.

Navigating landscapes

Looking to just get out and about in Nature? Develop map reading skills whilst enjoying the stunning views of the South Downs on our popular Open the Map course at Stanmer Park.

Creative connections

For nature-inspired creativity check out our courses in the stunning surroundings of Rye Harbour Discovery Centre. 

Use a pen & ink to design your own mug and coaster in our Painted China Workshop: Butterflies and Buds. Master a Silk and Metal Thread Kingfisher on our upcoming Embroidery Workshop with an experienced hand embroiderer who worked on HRH the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress. Or learn to make a beautiful traditional basket on our Two-day Willow Weaving Workshop.

For something even more mindful, why not Deepen Your Nature Connection, at Woods Mill?

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To browse all our confirmed events, visit our What's On page. 

To be notified of new events as they are confirmed, you can now follow Sussex Wildlife Trust on Eventbrite.