Sussex Wildlife Trust

Nominate your young Wildlife Champion. Sussex Wildlife Trust is seeking nominations for the 2024 David Streeter Wildlife Champions Award for young people (aged 16-25 years old) who have taken meaningful action for wildlife and the environment in Sussex. The winner will receive £250 in cash, plus a free place on a Sussex Wildlife Trust course worth £47. If you know a young person or you are a young person living in Sussex that is taking meaningful action for nature, we want to hear from you. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e5cXtw5w Nominations close on 30 September 2024.

Our Brighton Hit Squad volunteers had a great morning learning all about the fantastic work of the Wildflower Conservation Society in Stanmer Park. The volunteers got involved with sifting and sieving Yellow Rattle seed ready  for groups to use to improve grassland sites. https://lnkd.in/eTMBcmZY

Beavers have so many hidden talents! They can... 💧 Improve water quality 💧 Stabilise water flow 💧 Give a huge boost to habitats in crisis The Wildlife Trusts want to see WILD beavers work their magic in every major river catchment. We’re asking the UK and Welsh Governments to help boost wetlands by publishing an ambitious reintroduction strategy! https://lnkd.in/enxrF2yC Photos © James Burland, Matt Phelps, Mike Symes and Ron Walsh

Our Species Recovery Officer, Matt Phelps, spoke to ITV Meridian about The Wildlife Trusts new report - A Vision for the Return of Beavers to England and Wales. This landmark publication sets out the urgent need for clarity from governments on the future for this species in England and Wales. https://lnkd.in/enxrF2yC

Thank you to all the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce members and their beautifully behaved dogs who joined us at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre. We hope you enjoyed finding out more about this special nature reserve and Sussex Wildlife Trust, as well as a Netwalk in the sunshine 🌞 #Nature #wellbeingatwork #businessconnections Sean Dennis Molly O. Sam Carter Arthur Sloman

Two years ago, beavers were officially recognised as native species in England... but why are they still waiting to return to the wild? 🐾 The Wildlife Trusts want to see beavers in every major river catchment. We’re asking the UK and Welsh Government to... ✒ Issue licenses to let this happen 🚜 Reward farmers for beaver wetlands 📃 Publish a reintroduction strategy 💚Confirm all beavers can remain in England and Wales Beavers make our world wilder simply by being themselves. Studies have shown that beavers improve water quality in wetlands, stabilise water flow and give a huge boost to habitats. Let’s bring this keystone species back! https://lnkd.in/enxrF2yC

Book your place on Sussex Wildlife Trust’s training in Wild Beach Training, designed to empower educators, childcare professionals, and outdoor educators with the skills needed to connect children with nature. These immersive, hands-on courses provide a deep understanding of outdoor learning, emphasising child-led play, exploration, and creativity in natural environments. Wild Beach training offers a unique approach to outdoor learning using local coastal environments. Participants learn how to safely engage children in beach-based activities, fostering a connection to the marine environment. We have two dates in September and October, full details on our website: https://lnkd.in/erHNJ4Nx

With over half the MPs elected last month being brand new, we've had the biggest shake up in Government and MPs in decades. Get help from the Climate Coalition to meet your MP and put nature and climate change on their agenda. https://lnkd.in/eF7g-GXW

In collaboration with photographic artist Benjamin Youd, during his exhibition of River Story at ONCA Gallery in Brighton, Sussex Wildlife Trust's Wilder Ouse project are pleased to be putting on a river workshop Sign up via Eventbrite for your free ticket. https://lnkd.in/em-4egpU

Sir David Attenborough has been awarded the Rothschild medal in recognition of the extraordinary inspiration, leadership and support he has given to The Wildlife Trusts federation of charities over the past 60 years. The medal was awarded at a small celebration at London Wildlife Trust’s Crane Park Island nature reserve –it was presented to Sir David by Charlotte Lane. Photos © Broni Lloyd-Edwards