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National Nest Box Week 03/02/2012
It is National Nest Box Week from 14th – 21st February and Sussex Wildlife Trust is running three events to help youngsters build nest boxes for their gardens or school grounds. Birds from blue tits to barn owls ...
Go Wild in the Woods 02/02/2012
Go Wild in the Woods is a family event organised by Sussex Wildlife Trust for teenagers, adults and children aged five or over, who will learn about outdoor survival skills past and present. (Children under 16 must be accompanied ...
Graffham Common Public Consultation 01/02/2012
Sussex Wildlife Trust is holding a consultation for anyone interested in the future management of Graffham Common Nature Reserve near Petworth. Purchased by Sussex Wildlife Trust following a successful land appeal in 2009, Graffham Common Nature Reserve currently supports ...
Toads Crossing 01/02/2012
Sussex Wildlife Trust is asking people to let them know if they catch sight of amorous toads migrating back to their breeding ponds during Valentine’s month. Toads have one track minds when migrating – nothing will get in the ...
Enthusiasm Musn't Dry Up for Wetlands 31/01/2012
Thursday 2 February is World Wetlands Day and Sussex Wildlife Trust has been working hard to save the county’s last remaining wetlands. Thanks to a grant from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Fran Southgate, Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Wetlands Landscape Officer, ...
New Wildlife Advisor 24/01/2012
Laurie Jackson from Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex is working with local people, landowners and farmers, helping them to protect and encourage wildlife to thrive in their local area. She has been appointed as Sussex Wildlife Trust’s new Landowner Advisor and ...
Fascinating Facts on common seals 18/01/2012
If you’re taking a winter walk along the coast or riverbank this month you might just see a small greyish head popping up out of the water. Common seals have been recorded along the Sussex coastline and also in ...
Bird Box Building Events 12/01/2012
Build your own Bird Box for Spring Events in Lewes, Henfield, Brighton, Crawley or Horsham Sussex Wildlife Trust is encouraging youngsters aged between 6 – 11 years to make their very own ‘des res’ bird box for the birds ...
Wildlife Courses for Everyone 06/01/2012
Be inspired by Sussex Wildlife Trust’s diverse and engaging adult learning courses and discover the wonderful wildlife our county has to offer. Enjoy a bird safari, learn about wild flowers, how to make your garden wildlife-friendly, or how to ...
New Year: Wildlife-friendly Gardening 16/12/2011
Sussex Wildlife Trust is encouraging people to remember wildlife when making New Year’s resolutions for 2012. Wildlife conservation in gardens is becoming increasingly important as more and more species are becoming endangered. There are many easy and affordable ...
Nature an unnecessary cost to Society? 06/12/2011
‘Economic growth should not be achieved at the cost of our natural life support systems’ says Dr Tony Whitbread, chief executive officer of the Sussex Wildlife Trust, the county’s leading conservation organisation. Dr Whitbread has voiced his exasperation at ...
Wild Sussex Captured on Camera 01/11/2011
Sussex Wildlife Trust has announced the results of its 2011 wildlife photographic competition themed Sussex Seasons. Twelve winning images will feature in the Trust’s 2012 online calendar. As well as close-up shots of beautiful wildlife, the winning pictures also ...
Run for Your Wildlife 31/08/2011
Brighton’s popular marathon is back for a third year on Sunday 15 April 2012. With a fairly fast and flat route touring much of the city and taking in glorious coastal views, there’s still the chance to secure a ...
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