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Thursday 1 19:30 - 22:00


Find out why this wonderful bird has inspired poets and musicians through the ages. An introductory indoor session at Woods Mill, Henfield, is followed by a walk out onto the reserve to listen out for this secretive summer visitor. Sorryno dogs. Toilets and disabled toilets. No public transport.Booking essential please ring 01273 497561.
Members/concessions: £7. Non-members: £9.

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Thursday 1 start and finish times tbc


SWT is joining forces with professional wildlife photographer David Plummer to run badger watching evenings in his north Sussex woodland. The evenings will run from April to July and start with an indoor session at Warnham nature reserve followed by a visit to the wood to hopefully view the badgers.

The evening will start with an indoor classroom session at Warnham Local
Nature Reserve, Warnham Road, Horsham, West Sussex. Grid Map Reference TQ 172327. This will be followed by a badger watch at a nearby wood.
Please note all photography is prohibited.

Start and finish times are to be confirmed on booking as they are based on sunset times.

Booking essential, limited spaces available. For booking please ring 01273 497561. Contact on day of event 07790 350872.

Members/concessions: £16. Non-members: £20

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Saturday 3 10:00 - 14:00

The village of Small Dole near Henfield is a good starting point for a late spring walk in the beautiful Sussex countryside. This five mile circular walk goes through fields, ancient woodland and includes some fine views of the South Downs. Meet at Small Dole Village Hall car park. Grid Map Ref: TQ214127. Dogs welcome on lead. Suitable clothing and footwear recommended. The Fox pub is available for post walk refreshments including food. No disabled access. Contact on the day 07760 366681. Donations appreciated.

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Tuesday 6 start and finish times tbc


SWT is joining forces with professional wildlife photographer David Plummer to run badger watching evenings in his north Sussex woodland. The evenings will run from April to July and start with an indoor session at Warnham nature reserve followed by a visit to the wood to hopefully view the badgers.

The evening will start with an indoor classroom session at Warnham Local
Nature Reserve, Warnham Road, Horsham, West Sussex. Grid Map Reference TQ 172327. This will be followed by a badger watch at a nearby wood.
Please note all photography is prohibited.

Start and finish times are to be confirmed on booking as they are based on sunset times.

Booking essential, limited spaces available. For booking please ring 01273 497561. Contact on day of event 07790 350872.

Members/concessions: £16. Non-members: £20

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Thursday 8 start and finish times tbc


SWT is joining forces with professional wildlife photographer David Plummer to run badger watching evenings in his north Sussex woodland. The evenings will run from April to July and start with an indoor session at Warnham nature reserve followed by a visit to the wood to hopefully view the badgers.

The evening will start with an indoor classroom session at Warnham Local
Nature Reserve, Warnham Road, Horsham, West Sussex. Grid Map Reference TQ 172327. This will be followed by a badger watch at a nearby wood.
Please note all photography is prohibited.

Start and finish times are to be confirmed on booking as they are based on sunset times.

Booking essential, limited spaces available. For booking please ring 01273 497561. Contact on day of event 07790 350872.

Members/concessions: £16. Non-members: £20

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Saturday 10 09:45

Enjoy a five and a half mile walk in attractive countryside around Woods Mill, Headquarters of the Sussex Wildlife Trust. Meet at 9.45 in car park at Woods Mill, south of Henfield on the A 2037 (Explorer Map 122 Grid Ref TQ 218138).Compass Bus Service 100 (01903 690025) passes the Mill. Sorry no dogs. This walk, mainly on level ground, has few stiles and includes the excellent Woods Mill nature reserve, Longlands & Tottington Woods and also footpaths alongside the River Adur. We will be hopeful of a good selection of spring flowers and sightings of riverside birds.

Lunch at The Fox, Small Dole. Walk led by Angela (01273 492895) and Joyce (01273 492279).

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Tuesday 13 start and finish times tbc


SWT is joining forces with professional wildlife photographer David Plummer to run badger watching evenings in his north Sussex woodland. The evenings will run from April to July and start with an indoor session at Warnham nature reserve followed by a visit to the wood to hopefully view the badgers.

The evening will start with an indoor classroom session at Warnham Local
Nature Reserve, Warnham Road, Horsham, West Sussex. Grid Map Reference TQ 172327. This will be followed by a badger watch at a nearby wood.
Please note all photography is prohibited.

Start and finish times are to be confirmed on booking as they are based on sunset times.

Booking essential, limited spaces available. For booking please ring 01273 497561. Contact on day of event 07790 350872.

Members/concessions: £16. Non-members: £20

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Wednesday 14 18:45 - 20:45
In partnership with the South Downs Joint Committee

Lord's Piece near Burton Pond is the last known breeding site of the field cricket in Sussex – one of the rarest insects in the UK. Led by a leading expert who is also responsible for the re-introduction of field cricket to other sites in Sussex. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Lord's Piece Car Park about half a mile south west of Burton Pond. Grid Map Ref: SU 991173. Please bring a torch. No public transport. Contact on day of event 07866 962640. Donations appreciated

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Thursday 15 start and finish times tbc


SWT is joining forces with professional wildlife photographer David Plummer to run badger watching evenings in his north Sussex woodland. The evenings will run from April to July and start with an indoor session at Warnham nature reserve followed by a visit to the wood to hopefully view the badgers.

The evening will start with an indoor classroom session at Warnham Local
Nature Reserve, Warnham Road, Horsham, West Sussex. Grid Map Reference TQ 172327. This will be followed by a badger watch at a nearby wood.
Please note all photography is prohibited.

Start and finish times are to be confirmed on booking as they are based on sunset times.

Booking essential, limited spaces available. For booking please ring 01273 497561. Contact on day of event 07790 350872.

Members/concessions: £16. Non-members: £20

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Friday 16 19:30 - 22:00


Another chance to hear why this wonderful bird has inspired poets and musicians through the ages. A introductory indoor session at Woods Mill, Henfield, followed by a walk out onto the reserve to listen out for this secretive summer visitor. Sorry no dogs. Toilets and disabled toilets. Booking essential please ring 01273 497561.
Members/concessions: £7. Non-members: £9.

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Saturday 17 10:30 - 12:30


Using fresh cut greenwood from our reserve at Woods Mill, Henfield, learn some useful bushcraft skills and make a range of items to take home. Suitable for 7-12 year olds. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Toilets and disabled toilets. Sorry no dogs. Contact on day of event 07821 629955. Booking essential please ring 01273 497561.
Members: Adults £3 /children £4 /family ticket £10. Non-members: Adults £4 /children £5 /family ticket £15.

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Saturday 17 11:00 - 13:00


Discover spring flowers on this gentle stroll around this woodland on the edge of Hastings. Maplehurst Wood is one of the only places in Sussex where the rare woodland flower, herb paris can by found. Led by one of the county’s leading ecologists, there is plenty of wonderful woodland wildlife to discover. Meet at the footpath leading to the entrance to the wood on the B2093, just east of the Conquest Hospital. Grid Map Ref: TQ 809127. Bus services to the Ridge in Hastings. Contact on day of event 01424 870993.
Donations appreciated.

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Sunday 18 04:30 - 07:30


Experience the magic of dawn in a Sussex woodland. Join us for an early walk at Woods Mill, Henfield as the birds begin to sing. The walk is about half a mile on a firm path, followed by breakfast. Toilets and disabled toilets.Booking essential please ring 01273 497561.
Members/concessions: £7.50. Non-members: £10.

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Tuesday 20 start and finish times tbc


SWT is joining forces with professional wildlife photographer David Plummer to run badger watching evenings in his north Sussex woodland. The evenings will run from April to July and start with an indoor session at Warnham nature reserve followed by a visit to the wood to hopefully view the badgers.

The evening will start with an indoor classroom session at Warnham Local
Nature Reserve, Warnham Road, Horsham, West Sussex. Grid Map Reference TQ 172327. This will be followed by a badger watch at a nearby wood.
Please note all photography is prohibited.

Start and finish times are to be confirmed on booking as they are based on sunset times.

Booking essential, limited spaces available. For booking please ring 01273 497561. Contact on day of event 07790 350872.

Members/concessions: £16. Non-members: £20

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Saturday 24 10:00 - 12:00

A gentle walk along the Combe Haven river and into Filsham Reedbed looking at spring birds and other wetland wildlife. Meet at the Bulverhythe playing fields car park off the A259. Grid Map Ref: TQ 776 088. Sorry no dogs. Contact on day of event 07880 716653. Donations appreciated

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Saturday 24 10:30 - 12:30


Celebrate our special coast and marine environments with games and crafts to get you thinking about the wonders of the sea. Learn about the animals you find along the strandline as well as the creatures of the deep. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Woods Mill, Henfield. Toilets and disabled toilets. Sorry no dogs. Contact on day of event 07880 716651. Booking essential please ring 01273 497561.
Members: Adults £3 /children £4 /family ticket £10. Non-members: Adults £4 /children £5 /family ticket £15.

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Saturday 24 13:00 - 15:00


A chance to explore Malling Down near Lewes, hunting for chalk downland butterflies including the rare adonis blue butterfly. Meet at the car park at the top of Mill Road, Lewes. Grid Map Ref: TQ 422112. Some very steep slopes along the route. Bus stop at the bottom of Mill Road. Bring a packed lunch. Sorry no dogs. Contact on day of event 07880 716652. Booking essential please ring 01273 497561. Members/concessions: £7. Non-members: £9.

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Tuesday 27 10:00 - 12:30


Come rock pooling and discover what gets left on the rocky shore when the tide goes out. All equipment provided. Suitable for 6-11 year olds. One and a half mile walk to the beach. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Pump Barn (behind the Visitor Centre) Seven Sisters Country Park, Seaford. Disabled access and toilet at Pump Barn. Disabled access to the beach along a grassed path. Limited access onto the beach and difficult to access rock pools. Contact on day of event 01323 870100 or 07950 820326. Booking essential please ring 01273 497561. Members: Adults £3 /children £4 /family ticket £10. Non-members: Adults £4 /children £5 /family ticket £15.

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Wednesday 28 13:00 - 15:00


Discover the secret lives of British mammals by following the tracks and signs left by foxes, badgers and other wildlife, and help build habitat piles for voles and mice. Suitable for children 8-12 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Broomgrove Community Centre, Ore Valley Hastings. Please contact Hastings Information Centre for public transport details or directions on 0845 274 1001. Contact on day of event 07790 350872. Booking essential please ring 01273 497561. Donations appreciated.

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Thursday 29 start and finish times tbc


SWT is joining forces with professional wildlife photographer David Plummer to run badger watching evenings in his north Sussex woodland. The evenings will run from April to July and start with an indoor session at Warnham nature reserve followed by a visit to the wood to hopefully view the badgers.

The evening will start with an indoor classroom session at Warnham Local
Nature Reserve, Warnham Road, Horsham, West Sussex. Grid Map Reference TQ 172327. This will be followed by a badger watch at a nearby wood.
Please note all photography is prohibited.

Start and finish times are to be confirmed on booking as they are based on sunset times.

Booking essential, limited spaces available. For booking please ring 01273 497561. Contact on day of event 07790 350872.

Members/concessions: £16. Non-members: £20