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Saturday 5 10:30 – 14:30

If you have ever thought about creating a pond or wetland area for wildlife in your garden this is your opportunity to find out more about how to do it. Or maybe you just want to join in the fun and try your hand at pond dipping to meet some of the creatures that live here in our forest pond.

Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Follow signs to the pond in Friston Forest from the Visitor’s Centre at Seven Sisters Country Park Exceat, Nr Seaford.

Wheelchair access to Forest and pond. Toilets at the Visitor Centre. Sorry no dogs. Pay and display car park.

No booking necessary – free drop in event.

Donations to Sussex Wildlife Trust appreciated.

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Saturday 5 10:00 – 16:00

Your chance to take a closer look at the work Sussex Wildlife Trust does at West Dean Estate and to meet some of the volunteers, staff and wildlife - as access to this important Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is usually restricted. This working woodland reserve is important for its butterflies, moths, plants, mammals and birds and there should be a wonderful display of spring flowers, especially in the recently coppiced areas where the spring butterflies and birds will be on the wing.

There will be a number of guided walks around the reserve, and opportunities to see some of the traditional skills associated with coppicing, such as pole lathing and hurdle making.

As parking is extremely limited at the reserve, a complimentary minibus service will run from West Dean Gardens car park, situated nearby on the A286.

Entry is free and there is no need to book.

For further information, please contact Mark Monk-Terry on 01273 497542

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Saturday 5 16:00 – 19:00

Join us here at the Seven Sisters to celebrate low tide day. As the sea washes out it leaves behind an exciting world of rock pools and marine creatures. Come and find out more about them and the world in which they live. Bring a picnic tea to enjoy on the beach as you listen to a story from the deep and have fun collecting rubbish left behind by the tide to create some beach art in its place.

Family Event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet at Pump Barn behind the Visitor Centre at Seven Sisters Country Park Exceat, Nr Seaford. Walk to beach 1 ½ miles.

Wheelchair access to Park. Wheelchair access to beach limited. Toilet including disabled at Visitor Centre. No dogs. Car park charges apply.

Booking essential – online at sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk or ring Filma Dyer on 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk

Members £8/child, Non members £10/child

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Sunday 6 05:00

Enjoy the magic of the dawn chorus in Combe Valley Countryside Park with our Community Project Officer Kim Richards. We’ll break at 6.30am for breakfast at Hastings Garden Centre.
Popular event so please book early to avoid disappointment.
This event is suitable for the blind and partially sighted with a guide.

Meet on the green at the entrance to Hastings Garden Centre, off Bexhill Road, St Leonards

Free, apart from breakfast.

Booking essential - call 07585 901360 or email kimrichards@sussexwt.org.uk and please state if you will be joining us for breakfast at time of booking.

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Sunday 6 13.30-16.00

A gentle stroll along the Ouse (4km – flat). We’ll be joined by Pete King from the Ouse and Adur Rivers Trust as we look for riverside wildlife and learn more about the work being undertaken here to improve our river. We’ll pop into The Anchor for some quick refreshment (or bring your own and relax on the grass) before heading back downstream. Meet at Barcombe Mills car park (TQ433147)

SWT members: Free. Non-members: Suggested donation £2 per person
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs welcome if under close control.
Booking not required. Contact 01273 470880 or 07827 830891 for more information.

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Monday 7 10:00 - 13:00


Come and find out more about this exciting project and watch the sea come in on a Spring Tide. See and hear Wheatears, waders, gulls and terns. Meet at Rye Harbour car park. Donations appreciated. Contact 01797 227784 or e-mail rhnroffice@sussexwt.org.uk

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Saturday 12 09:00


Meet at the car park behind the Lakeview Cafe at Henfold Lakes, Henfold Lane, near Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4RW (Explorer Map 146: TQ188440) at 9.00 in time for a 9.15 departure. Henfold Lakes may be reached by turning off the A24 into Capel, and then taking the road next to the garage to Newdigate. At Newdigate turn left, and then take the next left (Henfold Lane). Henfold Lakes is on the right after about a mile. Once in the grounds turn left to the cafe. We shall be having lunch at the café (which you will be relieved to hear is licensed!) and everyone should order their meal before leaving on the walk.

The morning walk is about 4 miles long and passes through woods and undulating farmland. We aim to return by 12.00 for lunch. At 13.30 we visit Henfold Birds of Prey where we will have a flying display (subject to suitable weather), and be shown the various birds. There is a charge of £5 per adult and £3.50 for those aged over 60. (For more details and stunning pictures of the birds go to www.henfoldbirdsofprey.co.uk)

During our walk in November 2011 we visited Henfold Birds of Prey (they were actually closed) and, by chance, met the owners. They were kind enough to introduce us to a couple of their wonderful birds. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending a visit there.

Please note the earlier start time which is determined by the fixed time of the flying display (already published in literature and on the website. The walk is led by John & Penny (Tel: 01403 254047 or 07989 375111 on the day).

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Saturday 12 10:00 – 15:00
8 miles

All of the walks will stop to look at wildlife along the way, so a small camera is a good idea.

We recommend you wear suitable walking shoes/boots and bring a cold drink and suncreen. All timings and distances are approximate.

Meet at Riverside Park, off the Crescent, Horley. RH6 7LN.

Donations to Sussex Wildlife Trust appreciated.

Sorry, these are not suitable for wheelchairs.
Dogs: welcome under close control.
Lunch on route at Farmhouse pub.
Transport: Horley rail station about 1 mile away.
Leaders: Kevin (Mob:07788 101544) Pete (Mob:07534 101495)

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Saturday 12

Explore the local environment through fun games and activities. Last year activities included pond dipping, a night walk, looking for animal tracks and hunting for reptiles.

Suitable for 6 – 11 year olds. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information about location and times for this event please contact Lisa Stevens on 01323 844094

Toilets in the main car park. Dogs must be kept on leads.

Booking essential – please ring 01323 844094.

Donations to Sussex Wildlife Trust appreciated.

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Saturday 12 10:00 – 12:00

Join the Sussex Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve Officer, Alice Parfitt, for a gentle three mile walk along the Combe Haven River and into the Filsham Reedbed Local Nature Reserve looking at spring birds and other wetland wildlife.

Meet at Bulverhythe Playing Fields car park, off Bexhill Road, St Leonards. 9

Includes walking on boardwalks which have stepped access.

Contact telephone number on day of event 07880 716653.

Donations to Sussex Wildlife Trust appreciated.

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Saturday 12 13:00 - 16:00

A chance to go inside Camber Castle, visit the birdwatching hide at Castle Water and see the wetland wildlife there. Meet at Brede Lock. Donations appreciated. Contact 01797 227784 or e-mail rhnroffice@sussexwt.org.uk

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Saturday 12 19:00 – 20:30

Phil Everitt, local ornithologist and co-director of the Sussex Peregrine Study group will present an illustrated talk on one of our most fascinating Lewes residents – the peregrine falcon. Learn all about this amazing aerial hunter and its dramatic history in Sussex.

Meet at The Linklater Pavilion

Entrance fee: Suggested donation £2 per person

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Saturday 12 13:00, 16:00 & 20:00
Brighton Fringe Event

Reconnecting you to the local landscape and bringing its secrets to life!Come on a journey of discovery to the centre of our biosphere at Castle Hill National Nature Reserve. Discover the secrets that the earth, stars and species can tell us about this intriguing and breathtaking ancient chalk downland on our doorstep with an illuminating series of walks and talks and sessions from local experts.

• Day: 1pm or 4pm Downland Rambles / Local Yarns / Landscape Evolution / Inner Connections

• Night: 8pm (bring a torch!)Wild Night Life / Fireside Tales / Star Spotting / Inner Connections
  

Depart from the Biosphere Bus Stop – Old Steine (by junction with St James St).

Each trip will last approximately 2 1/2 hours.

Adults £5, Concessions and Under 16’s £2. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets available from Brighton Fringe (01273 917272 www.brightonfringe.org) and Brighton Dome (01273 709709 www.brightondome.org).

www.biospherehere.org.uk

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Sunday 13 10:00 – 11:00 / 11:30 – 12:30

Two opportunities to learn more about these incredible birds. From here we’ll take a short walk to a viewpoint (0.5 km, flat) where we will be joined by peregrine experts Phil Everitt and Jon Franklin and you’ll be able to watch peregrines through telescopes and learn all about them.

Meet outside the Linklater Pavilion at either 10:00 or 11:30.

Sussex Wildlife Trust members free. Non-members: Suggested donation £2 per person.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs welcome if under close control.
Booking not required. Contact 01273 470880 or 07827 830891 for more information

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Sunday 13 14:00-16:30

May is a great time to visit Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Southerham reserve to search for burnt orchids, adonis blue butterflies and green forester moths. Join us for an afternoon on our reserve as we look for all these beautiful early summer species. (4km, a few hills)

Meet outside the Church of St Thomas a Beckett (east end of Cliffe High Street) (TQ421102).

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Tuesday 15 10:00 – 12:00 noon approximately

Organic farmer, Martin Hole, (who gave a talk to members at our February Meeting) will take us, probably by Land Rover, over some of his land and hopefully we will see some breeding birds.

Meet at Montague Farm which is off Hankham Hall Road, between Hankham and Jenkins Green. Go down the track and park by the farm buildings. Grid Ref. TQ624058.

Non-members welcome. No toilets. Please bring a drink and wear suitable footwear as it can be muddy. Sorry no dogs. Ring Traveline for local bus and rail timetables 0871 200 2233. Donations appreciated.

For further information contact the Eastbourne Regional Group Secretary by e-mail at secretary-swteastbourne@hotmail.co.uk

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Wednesday 16 10:30-12:30


Spring butterflies such as the grizzled skipper, green hairstreak, wall and adonis blue will all be flying on the chalk Downland of our Malling Down reserve. Join us as we search for these butterflies and learn more about their ecology and habitat.

Meet in Wheatsheaf Gardens opposite the Esso garage on Malling Hill (A26) (TQ422105).

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Thursday 17 19:30 – 21:30


An illustrated talk by Ray Hale, a Wildlife Lecturer, about the many things that can be seen during a walk along an English country lane.

At the Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1UE where there is full disabled access, toilet facilities and a large free car park adjacent to the Church.

Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 for local bus and rail information.
Non Members very welcome. Charge £2.00 for SWT members and £3.00 for non-members. Charge of 50p for tea/coffee and biscuits.

For further information contact the Eastbourne Regional Group Secretary by e-mail at secretary-swteastbourne@hotmail.co.uk

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Saturday 19 10:00 – 12:30
4 miles

All of the walks will stop to look at wildlife along the way, so a small camera is a good idea.

We recommend you wear suitable walking shoes/boots and bring a cold drink and suncreen. All timings and distances are approximate.

Meeting place: Parson’s Pig pub, RH10 3NL, on the B2036 Balcombe Road.

Sorry, these are not suitable for wheelchairs.

Donations to Sussex Wildlife Trust appreciated.

Leaders: Kevin (Mob:07788 101544) Pete (Mob:07534 101495).
Sorry No dogs

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Tuesday 22 12:00 - 13:30
Brighton Fringe Event

What role should the South Downs play in our lives?Come and be part of the debate on the importance of the South Downs National Park to our lives, representing provider and protector of our local food and water supply, internationally important natural habitats and an outdoor playground for all.

• Can we grow food efficiently and drink clean water?
• Can we enjoy open access, fresh air and abundant wildlife?
• In short, can we have our cake and eat it?

Hear guest speakers from local, regional and national bodies promote the value of farming & food, water, recreation & access, and wildlife from their perspective. Then have your say!

Tickets £5 each include a local light lunch

Tickets available from Brighton Fringe (01273 917272 www.brightonfringe.org) and Brighton Dome (01273 709709 www.brightondome.org).

Meet at The Old Courthouse — 118 Church St, Brighton BN1 1UD

www.biospherehere.org.uk

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Wednesday 23 10:00-12:30

Another chance to join us on a walk through Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Southerham reserve. Just a few minutes walk from Lewes and you’ll be amongst a rich diversity of wildlife in a wonderful downland landscape. (4km, a few hills).

Meet outside the Church of St Thomas a Beckett (east end of Cliffe High Street) (TQ421102).

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Friday 25 19:30 – 21:30

Venture out into the woods with us as evening falls and the night creatures begin to stir. Enjoy sausages cooked on the camp fire and come with us for a walk through the woods as dusk gathers and bats appear.

Suitable for children aged 8 years and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Vegetarian option. Please bring a torch.

Meet at the Forestry Commission Car Park on Litlington Road ½ mile north of Seven Sisters Country Park.

Limited disabled access to woodland.

Booking essential – Ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk

Members:£8/child Non-members: £10/child

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Saturday 26 09:30 – 11:30

Join us on a guided stroll along woodland rides and through open glades to see how the warming sunshine of early summer and careful woodland management can benefit these stunning flying insects and the beautiful flowering plants they depend on. Learn about their lifecycles, and how you can help these and other important insects in your garden. Remember, it’s the little things that rule the world!

Suitable for children 10+ years. Bring binoculars if you have them. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing.

Meet at Entrance to Edolphs Copse Wood, Stan Hill, Charlwood, closest postcode RH6 0EP, Grid ref: TQ234 421

Booking essential – Ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk

Members £3 members, Non members £5

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Saturday 26 14:00 - 16:00
2 miles

Learn a bit more about birdwatching and come and see our breeding birds on Ternery Pool.

Suitable for accompanied children aged 6-14.

Booking essential on 01797 227784. Meet at Rye Harbour car park. Charge £2 per child. Contact 01797 227784 or e-mail rhnroffice@sussexwt.org.uk

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Wednesday 30 09:00 – 11:00

Do you regularly walk in the park and wish you knew more about the birds and other wild animals that make it their home? Join us for a gentle guided stroll around the park while looking out for and listening to the common bird species.

Suitable for children over 10 years old.

Tilgate Park, Crawley., West Sussex, RH10 5PQ
Meet outside toilet block adjacent to main car park. (£3-00)

Toilets available, incl disabled.
Access: Hard surface paths/tracks suitable for mobility vehicles
Dogs: Must be kept under close control
Transport: Nearest bus stop at Tilgate Parade, 10mins walk along Titmus Drive to meeting place.

Instructions: Suitable for adults and accompanied children aged 10+yrs. Bring a packed lunch. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing. Bring binoculars if you have them.

Booking essential – ring 07771 375254 or 01293 519086 or e-mail tomforward@sussexwt.org.uk

Members £3, Non members £5, children free

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Wednesday 30 10:30-14:00

Join Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Steve Tillman as we take in the historic and natural landscape of the Lewes Downs. Learn more about the land use and history of this beautiful part of the South Downs National Park. We’ll start the walk in Lewes and walk through our Southerham reserve via Mount Caburn to Glynde where you can catch a train back to Lewes – or stop off in the Trevor Arms for a pint!

Please bring lunch.

Meet outside the Church of St Thomas a Beckett, east end of Cliffe High Street, TQ421102

Donations to Sussex Wildlife Trust appreciated.