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October 3, 2023

Spending Time at Stanmer

Read our activity guide to help make the most of your time in our magical corner of Stanmer Park.

July 27, 2023

Hidden Wildflower Wonders of the Sussex Downs

Our team visited Newtimber Hill and discovered ‘Europe’s tropical rainforest’ beneath their feet.

April 13, 2023

Growing New Roots: Feeling at home in our landscape

"Words cannot express my gratitude to be part of this amazing and wonderful group. You have opened my eyes and heart to the beauty around me. For the first time in my life, I feel like I can call this country my home.”

January 5, 2023

Wellbeing in Nature changes lives

Growing New Roots is an 8-week nature connection group, designed to improve mental wellbeing.

July 13, 2022

Community gardens rejoice in producing storytelling films and so can you

Community researchers from Albion Hill and Bevendean have produced incredible storytelling films about their local gardens.

June 14, 2022

Beyond food – the financial & strategic value of allotments for Brighton & Hove

The Brighton & Hove Allotment Federation have released a study that shows how allotments make significant financial and strategic contributions to our city.

April 21, 2022

Sacred Earth – A pathway to nature connection

We met with Caroline White, who works for Sacred Earth, a 40-acre site in East-Sussex, to find out about their project.

November 5, 2020

Changing Chalk – Wellbeing on the South Downs

"I have anxiety which affects me a lot, today I’ve come out of my comfort zone. Being around a fire has calmed me down, it feels homely here.” Rosie Linford shares her work on the Changing Chalk project, bringing ecotherapy events to the South Downs.

September 23, 2020

Building Plans for Growing Food

A new Planning Advice Note aimed at developers, designers, architects and planning officers, recommends ways in which food growing can be included in building plans.