Wild About Brighton
Wild About Brighton is a community wildlife project which aims to promote wildlife and conservation in local green spaces across the city by working with residents, community groups and volunteers.
Get involved
- Brighton and Hove Youth Rangers (16 - 25)
- Brighton and Hove Wildlife Rangers (12 - 16)
Read what this former Youth Ranger thought about volunteering with us
“When looking back on my degree, Youth Rangers will be one of my fondest memories. Volunteering with the wildlife trust created a new dynamic to my English degree which enabled me to create and develop different skill sets that my degree had not given the opportunity to do so prior to the involvement with the trust. I was able to learn about the importance of conservation and looking after the environment in a fun, relaxed and friendly environment with a variety of individuals from different walks of life. The voluntary scheme primarily helped me develop my environmental understanding and appreciation and also my communication and team building skills.
Most importantly, the Youth Rangers scheme gave me a crucial insight into seeing the huge benefits of combining working with the natural environment and educational and social interaction in all ages, from primary school level to university level.” M. Smith July 2016
The Deneway Community Nature Reserve
Thanks to the Coop Local Community Fund and local Coop members we have been able to create our first Community Nature Reserve at The Deneway, turning a disused space into a real community asset where people and wildlife can thrive together in an urban environmental space.
Brighton Hit Squad at The Deneway nature reserve
Schools climate emergency Q&A with MPs and local councillor
As part of our work with schools in Brighton & Hove, we were involved in organising an opportunity for secondary students to ask questions to MPs on the climate and biodiversity emergency.
Beat the Bounds at Whitehawk Hill
Join the Friends of Whitehawk Hill to ‘Beat the Bounds’ and demonstrate our love for this ancient and threatened landscape on Sunday 1 March 2020
Join the Friends of Whitehawk Hill to ‘Beat the Bounds’ and demonstrate our love for this ancient and threatened landscape on Sunday 1 March 2020
Nature2020 is here
Nature2020 launched with an early morning bird watch at Woods Mill, headquarters of the Sussex Wildlife Trust
Nature2020 launched with an early morning bird watch at Woods Mill, headquarters of the Sussex Wildlife Trust
Nature 2020
Nature2020 events connecting people and nature will be springing up throughout the year and across The Living Coast, Brighton & Lewes Downs UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
Nature2020 events connecting people and nature will be springing up throughout the year and across The Living Coast, Brighton & Lewes Downs UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
Summer Holiday Clubs 2019
Sussex Wildlife Trust is leading fun-packed outdoor activity days for children across the county throughout the school holidays.
Sussex Wildlife Trust is leading fun-packed outdoor activity days for children across the county throughout the school holidays.
Be part of something
As part of #IWill Week, a Youth Ranger blogs about how volunteering has helped them gain confidence and experience
As part of #IWill Week, a Youth Ranger blogs about how volunteering has helped them gain confidence and experience
And away we go...
Great to hear that one of our long-term Youth Ranger volunteers has gained a paid job in nature conservation
Great to hear that one of our long-term Youth Ranger volunteers has gained a paid job in nature conservation
Happy Birthday Brighton Hit Squad
Brighton Hit Squad celebrated their first birthday on the weekend
Brighton Hit Squad celebrated their first birthday on the weekend
Rise of the Rain Garden
The rise of the Rain Garden - from Portland (US) to Portslade.
The rise of the Rain Garden - from Portland (US) to Portslade.
Let's Make Every Child Wild
Wildlife Rangers Christmas bash at Seven Sisters Country Park on 12 December and Stanmer Park in Brighton on 22 December where we’ll be making festive wreaths, fire lighting, whittling and cooking
Wildlife Rangers Christmas bash at Seven Sisters Country Park on 12 December and Stanmer Park in Brighton on 22 December where we’ll be making festive wreaths, fire lighting, whittling and cooking
Stanmer Organics Open Day
Come along to the Stanmer Organics Annual Open Day on August 29th from 11am – 5pm.
Come along to the Stanmer Organics Annual Open Day on August 29th from 11am – 5pm.
