News

  • Experiencing nature differently: ADHD

    19 December 2023

    Experiencing nature differently: ADHD

    WildCall Officer Andy Fry talks about ADHD, focusing on how he experiences nature, how it helps his symptoms and mental health, and how having ADHD has helped him pursue a career in this field.

     
  • Waxwing Winter

    18 December 2023

    Waxwing Winter

    Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.

     
  • Meet our staff: Alice Oakley

    12 December 2023

    Meet our staff: Alice Oakley

    Meet Alice Oakley, who joins us this month as Volunteer Coordinator at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Find out a little more about her.

     
  • The Deneway's Wild Future has begun!

    10 December 2023

    The Deneway's Wild Future has begun!

    Communities Intern Mya Bambrick tells us about the exciting new youth-led nature reserve initiative for 16–25 year olds based at our gated reserve in Brighton: the Deneway

     
  • Inspiring the next generation

    08 December 2023

    Inspiring the next generation

    Communities Intern, Mya Bambrick, shares her passion of getting young people inspired by nature.

     
  • Maintaining St John sub Castro churchyard for wildlife

    07 December 2023

    Maintaining St John sub Castro churchyard for wildlife

    St John sub Castro church yard in Lewes has been transformed to support wildlife

     
  • Eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises

    06 December 2023

    Eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises

    Butterfly Conservation tell us about a few of their favourite moths and what happens to them over winter.

     
  • Nature recovery at a time of crisis

    06 December 2023

    Nature recovery at a time of crisis

    Viviane Doussy of the Storrington and Arun Valley Sussex Wildlife Trust Regional Group tells us about a Friday evening in the local village hall discussing nature’s recovery

     
  • Ocean Symposium 2023

    05 December 2023

    Ocean Symposium 2023

    Ella Garrud writes about the great success of the 2023 Ocean Symposium

     

Around Sussex

  • Species of the day: Mute Swan

    15 April 2020

    Species of the day: Mute Swan

    The Mute Swan is both one of the UK and world’s largest and heaviest birds. It’s also far and away the biggest bird you’re likely to see within a short distance from your house

     
  • Corona Wildlife Diary: Day Twenty-nine

    15 April 2020

    Corona Wildlife Diary: Day Twenty-nine

    Where snakes in the grass are absolutely free.

     
  • Species of the day: Wood Mouse

    14 April 2020

    Species of the day: Wood Mouse

    Despite being one of the UK’s most widespread mammals, the Wood Mouse lives a secretive life. There’s thought to be approximately two thirds the number in Britain than there are humans.

     
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