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Wednesday 1 10:00 - 15:00


Enjoy a great day outdoors during the school holidays and learn some useful bushcraft skills in local woodlands around Crawley and Horsham. Find out how to survive in the wild by building a shelter, practising safe fire lighting skills and using tools to make things from green wood and other natural materials found in the woodlands. At Tilgate Park, Buchan Country Park, Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods. Suitable for children aged 8-14 years. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult. Includes light refreshments. Please bring a packed lunch. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Sun protection. Sorry no dogs.

£15.00 per person

Booking essential, and to find out each day's location please ring 01293 519086 or 07771 375254. No disabled access. Toilet facilities at Tilgate and Buchan Park. None at Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods.

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Thursday 2 10:00 - 15:00


Enjoy a great day outdoors during the school holidays and learn some useful bushcraft skills in local woodlands around Crawley and Horsham. Find out how to survive in the wild by building a shelter, practising safe fire lighting skills and using tools to make things from green wood and other natural materials found in the woodlands. At Tilgate Park, Buchan Country Park, Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods. Suitable for families with children aged 6 years and above.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Includes light refreshments. Please bring a packed lunch. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Sun protection. Sorry no dogs.

£7.50 per person
Booking essential, and to find out each day's location please ring 01293 519086 or 07771 375254. No disabled access. Toilet facilities at Tilgate and Buchan Park. None at Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods.

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Sunday 5 10:00 - 17:00


Enjoy a fantastic free family day out at this year’s Springwatch Festival, organised by Brighton & Hove City Council and Sussex Wildlife Trust.

It’s the perfect chance to find out all about your local wildlife, learn how to create a wildlife haven outside your own back door, see birds of prey in action, get to know some llamas, discover all about the creatures that live near you, enjoy hands-on activities in the Downland, City, Woodland and Marine Zones, go pond-dipping, watch displays of sheep shearing and meet some rare breeds, take a ride on a horse-drawn cart, sample the huge variety of great-tasting local produce, drink some local beer, watch traditional woodcraft demonstrations, attend one of the many wildlife-themed talks, or walks, enjoy top class entertainment by local performers...and that’s just the start!

Trains to Falmer from Eastbourne and Brighton. Half a mile walk through park to Stanmer House. Bus 78 Brighton-Stanmer Park. There will be additional bus services available from Brighton. Free bike park. £5 parking charge for cars.

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Sunday 5 14:00 - 16:00


The annual favourite! PLEASE book in advance as space is limited. All equipment provided. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Well behaved dogs on leads only. Suitable for wheelchairs. Contact 07505 562635.

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Wednesday 8 18:00 - 22:00 approx.


Once again, Sussex Wildlife Trust is teaming up with professional wildlife photographer David Plummer for the ever popular badger evenings in his north Sussex wood, where you can watch a real live badger family as they emerge from their sett - much better than on the telly! Be sure to book in advance as places are limited, or why not sign up for the comprehensive course to learn more about these fascinating animals? The evening will start with an indoor introductory talk at Rusper Village Hall. You will then drive in your own cars to the wood nearby. Please wear suitable warm outdoor clothing and footwear for the weather conditions as you could be sitting down for 2½–3 hours. Please ring binoculars if you have them. Please also bring a torch. Further details will be sent on booking. Booking essential as places are limited. No children under the age of 10 years. Sorry no dogs. Photographs prohibited. Toilets at Rusper Village Hall. No toilets or disabled access at the wood.

Members/concessions £18
Non-members £22

Booking essential please ring 01273 497561

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Saturday 11 09:45


Meet in time for a 9.45 departure at the car park of The Fox goes Free, Charlton (Explorer Map 120: SU 890130). The village of Charlton can be found by travelling north from Chichester on the A286 and turning right at Singleton: Charlton is about one mile along this narrow road. The landlord has kindly agreed that we can use the toilet facilities at the pub before we leave: orders for lunch will be taken ahead of setting off.
The morning walk of about three and a half miles includes the two attractive downland villages of Charlton and Singleton, Lady Wood and the southern part of Sussex Wildlife Trust’s special reserve at Levin Down.
We plan to get back to the pub before 13.00 and aim to set out for the afternoon walk of about two and a half miles before 14.30. We will be exploring the eastern side of the Levin Down reserve.
We should see a wide variety of flowers (including pyramid and common spotted orchids), birds (including buzzards and hopefully red kite) and butterflies (including various skippers, green hairstreak and marbled white). The downland views will be superb (weather permitting).
There is the opportunity to do both walks or just the morning or the afternoon walk. Walk led by Ro and Terry (Tel: 01798 813206 or 07720 891880 on the day of the walk).

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Saturday 11 10:00 - 12:00 approx.


A walk around a part of Gatwick Airport landholding which is rich in wildlife. The area includes ancient woodland, meadows and ponds.

Leader Pete Crawford, SWT Community Wildlife. Contact on day of event 07775 907492. Pub lunch possible at end of walk. Dogs welcome if under close control. No disabled access. Meet at Parson’s Pig Pub, Balcome Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3NL

Donations to SWT appreciated

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Monday 13 18:00 - 22:00 approx.


Once again, Sussex Wildlife Trust is teaming up with professional wildlife photographer David Plummer for the ever popular badger evenings in his north Sussex wood, where you can watch a real live badger family as they emerge from their sett - much better than on the telly! Be sure to book in advance as places are limited, or why not sign up for the comprehensive course to learn more about these fascinating animals? The evening will start with an indoor introductory talk at Rusper Village Hall. You will then drive in your own cars to the wood nearby. Please wear suitable warm outdoor clothing and footwear for the weather conditions as you could be sitting down for 2½–3 hours. Please ring binoculars if you have them. Please also bring a torch. Further details will be sent on booking. Booking essential as places are limited. No children under the age of 10 years. Sorry no dogs. Photographs prohibited. Toilets at Rusper Village Hall. No toilets or disabled access at the wood.

Members/concessions £18
Non-members £22

Booking essential please ring 01273 497561

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Wednesday 14 10:00 - 13:00 approx.


Enjoy a two to three mile circular walk from Bo Peep near Alciston to look out for downland plants and butterflies. No toilets. Please bring a drink. Sorry no dogs. Unsuitable for wheelchair users. Meet in Bo Peep car park. Grid Map Ref: TQ 493051. Please contact Traveline for local bus and rail timetables 0871 200 2233. Donations appreciated.

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Tusday 15 18:00 - 22:00 approx.


Once again, Sussex Wildlife Trust is teaming up with professional wildlife photographer David Plummer for the ever popular badger evenings in his north Sussex wood, where you can watch a real live badger family as they emerge from their sett - much better than on the telly! Be sure to book in advance as places are limited, or why not sign up for the comprehensive course to learn more about these fascinating animals? The evening will start with an indoor introductory talk at Rusper Village Hall. You will then drive in your own cars to the wood nearby. Please wear suitable warm outdoor clothing and footwear for the weather conditions as you could be sitting down for 2½–3 hours. Please ring binoculars if you have them. Please also bring a torch. Further details will be sent on booking. Booking essential as places are limited. No children under the age of 10 years. Sorry no dogs. Photographs prohibited. Toilets at Rusper Village Hall. No toilets or disabled access at the wood.

Members/concessions £18
Non-members £22

Booking essential please ring 01273 497561

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Saturday 18 10:00 - 12.30


Join us for a gentle walk around Marline Valley Local Nature Reserve on the edge of Hastings to look for orchids, flowers and butterfies using the meadows. The terrain is easy going but there are some slopes.

Leader Alice Parfitt, SWT Reserves Officer. Contact on day of event 07880 716653Meet in Napier Road opposite the reserve, map ref TQ 783120, postcode TN38 9NY. Parking is available on this road or there is a small car park on Ingleside near TN38 9RY. Sorry no dogs. No disabled access.

Donations to SWT appreciated

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Sunday 19 13:30 - 16:00

Open to members and newcomers. Join us for a short walk around Ashdown Forest. Step back in time and have fun discovering how people have used and changed the Forest. Find out what wildlife is here today and how the Forest survives.

Paths may be narrow and uneven surfaces so not suitable for pushchairs. Contact on day of event 07986 703088 or 07512 802177. Suitable for families and children accompanied by adults. Activities and games are aimed at children aged 5-12 years. Dogs must be kept on leads. Toilets available. No disabled access. No public transport.
Meet at Ashdown Forest Visitor Centre, Ridge Road, Wych Cross, East Sussex. Grid ref: TQ 432323, nearest postcode RH18 5JP
Leader Rachel Bennington/Lisa Stevens

Cost Free event - donations appreciated

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Monday 20 18:00 - 22:00 approx.


Once again, Sussex Wildlife Trust is teaming up with professional wildlife photographer David Plummer for the ever popular badger evenings in his north Sussex wood, where you can watch a real live badger family as they emerge from their sett - much better than on the telly! Be sure to book in advance as places are limited, or why not sign up for the comprehensive course to learn more about these fascinating animals? The evening will start with an indoor introductory talk at Rusper Village Hall. You will then drive in your own cars to the wood nearby. Please wear suitable warm outdoor clothing and footwear for the weather conditions as you could be sitting down for 2½–3 hours. Please ring binoculars if you have them. Please also bring a torch. Further details will be sent on booking. Booking essential as places are limited. No children under the age of 10 years. Sorry no dogs. Photographs prohibited. Toilets at Rusper Village Hall. No toilets or disabled access at the wood.

Members/concessions £18
Non-members £22

Booking essential please ring 01273 497561

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Thursday 23 19:30 - 22:00 approx.


Discover more about the nightjar, one of Britain’s most mysterious and enigmatic birds. The evening will start with an indoor session to learn some of the life history and folklore surrounding these extraordinary creatures, followed by a short drive to the site to listen for their haunting churring song as dusk settles, and if we’re lucky, see their graceful courtship display. Iping Common, nr Midhurst. Meet at Stedham Village Hall. Contact on day of event 07919 577860. Sorry no dogs. Toilets at Village Hall.

Members/concessions £8
Non-members £10

Booking essential please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk

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Saturday 25 17:30 - 20:30


Join us for a stroll around Levin Down nature reserve looking at wild flowers, birds and butterflies as well as finding out more about the history of the area and management of the site. Return to Singleton Village Hall for cheese and wine, displays and sales. If wet, a slide show will be shown in the hall instead. Part of Chichester Festival. Meet at Singleton Village Hall. Grid Map Ref: SU879131. Toilets in hall. Disabled access to hall. Bus 60 from Chichester. Cost £5. Tickets will be available from the box office, by post or book online www.chifest.org.uk or telephone 01243 785718.

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Sunday 26 13:30 - 16:00


A family event with games, activities and guided walk looking at the history and wildlife of Chailey Common. Learn about the special relationship between the commoners and the heathland and have a go at the traditional craft of making your own beson broom.

The walk will be under 1 mile with some narrow paths and uneven ground. Contact on day of event 07986 703088 This event has been organised as part of East Sussex Council’s Interreg IVA 2 Seas ‘Accessing the Countryside Project’ For more information please visit: www.accessingthecountryside.eu
Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. No toilet facilities. Suitable for families and children accompanied by adults. Activities are aimed at children 5-12 years old. No disabled access. Local Rider 121 bus Lewes-Newick, via Chailey.
Meet at Red House Common car park, Warrs Hill Lane, North Chailey. Grid ref: TQ391218, BN8 4JE

Donations to Sussex Wildlife Trust appreciated

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Sunday 26 13:00 - 15:00


Follow the Cuckmere River down to Cliff End at the Seven Sisters, pick up a net and find out who lives in the rock pools just below the cliffs. One mile walk down to the beach from the car park.

Meet at Cliff End, Seven Sisters Country Park. Disabled toilets at Visitor Centre. Disabled aceess to park. Limited disabled access to beach. No disabled access to rock pools. Regular bus service between Eastbourne and Brighton on A259. Railway station at Seaford.Leader Ronnie Reed.

Contact on day of event 01323 870100 or 07950 820326.
Free drop in event. No need to book.

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Sunday 26 14:00 - 15:00


Looking for large and small bugs. Meet in the car park at Bersted Brooks Local Nature Reserve, Bersted. Turn at 'Halfords' roundabout on A29, into Rowan Way. Entrance is immediately on right, look for 'WATCH' sign. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Contact John Knight on 01243 552030 for more information.

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Monday 27 18:00 - 22:00 approx.


Once again, Sussex Wildlife Trust is teaming up with professional wildlife photographer David Plummer for the ever popular badger evenings in his north Sussex wood, where you can watch a real live badger family as they emerge from their sett - much better than on the telly! Be sure to book in advance as places are limited, or why not sign up for the comprehensive course to learn more about these fascinating animals? The evening will start with an indoor introductory talk at Rusper Village Hall. You will then drive in your own cars to the wood nearby. Please wear suitable warm outdoor clothing and footwear for the weather conditions as you could be sitting down for 2½–3 hours. Please ring binoculars if you have them. Please also bring a torch. Further details will be sent on booking. Booking essential as places are limited. No children under the age of 10 years. Sorry no dogs. Photographs prohibited. Toilets at Rusper Village Hall. No toilets or disabled access at the wood.

Members/concessions £18
Non-members £22

Booking essential please ring 01273 497561

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Wednesday 29 18:00 - 22:00 approx.


Once again, Sussex Wildlife Trust is teaming up with professional wildlife photographer David Plummer for the ever popular badger evenings in his north Sussex wood, where you can watch a real live badger family as they emerge from their sett - much better than on the telly! Be sure to book in advance as places are limited, or why not sign up for the comprehensive course to learn more about these fascinating animals? The evening will start with an indoor introductory talk at Rusper Village Hall. You will then drive in your own cars to the wood nearby. Please wear suitable warm outdoor clothing and footwear for the weather conditions as you could be sitting down for 2½–3 hours. Please ring binoculars if you have them. Please also bring a torch. Further details will be sent on booking. Booking essential as places are limited. No children under the age of 10 years. Sorry no dogs. Photographs prohibited. Toilets at Rusper Village Hall. No toilets or disabled access at the wood.

Members/concessions £18
Non-members £22

Booking essential please ring 01273 497561