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

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

Brighton Hit Squad © Alia Halstead
Brighton Hit Squad © Alia Halstead
Brighton Hit Squad © Alia Halstead
Brighton Hit Squad © Alia Halstead
Brighton Hit Squad © Alia Halstead
Brighton Hit Squad © Alia Halstead
Brighton Hit Squad © Alia Halstead
Brighton Hit Squad © Alia Halstead
Brighton Hit Squad © Alia Halstead
Schools climate emergency Q&A with MPs and local councillor


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

Beat the Bounds at Whitehawk Hill


Nature2020 is here

Nature2020 is here


Nature 2020

Nature 2020


Summer Holiday Clubs 2019

Summer Holiday Clubs 2019


Be part of something

Be part of something


And away we go...

And away we go...


Let's Make Every Child Wild

Let's Make Every Child Wild


Stanmer Organics Open Day

Stanmer Organics Open Day
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