Events

Are you aged 18 to 25 and interested in a career in conservation?

Ashdown Forest’s Next Generation Conservation Group is a free programme designed to help young people gain the skills, experience and connections needed to pursue a career in conservation.

Open to students, unemployed individuals and early-career professionals aged 18 to 25, the programme offers practical field experience, networking opportunities and technical data skills to help participants develop their careers.

The group meets approximately once a month at Ashdown Forest, with additional opportunities to gain experience. Participants must be able to travel to the Ashdown Forest Centre.

There are currently five spaces available, with a waiting list for future opportunities.

Find out more and apply: https://ashdownforest.org/next-gen-conservation-group/

Join Lancing Parish Council for a free screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing, an eye-opening film that brings together leading UK climate and nature scientists, experts and well-known voices to explain the latest evidence on the climate and nature crisis and what it means for all of us.

The Conference will run from 7.00pm to 9.00pm online. If attending in person, pre- and post-event refreshments and network opportunities will be available from 6.00pm to 10.00pm.

From farm families and business owners to supply chains, policymakers, and consumers, who truly shapes the future of British farming? Bringing together leading voices from across the sector, this dynamic discussion will explore how responsibility for the next generation of farming businesses is shared and contested in a time of economic, environmental, and social change. And can the industry afford to cling to tradition, or is it time to back bold alternatives? Expect challenge, debate, and ideas that push the boundaries of what farming could, and should, be.

Watch The People’s Emergency Briefing, followed by a facilitated discussion with Tony Whitbread, President of Sussex Wildlife Trust.

Join Samantha and for a riverside journey around the saltmarsh with our guest guide Tony Benton who will share his knowledge of the migratory and over-wintering waders and other birds that can be seen at this time of year. You will also learn about the importance of this protected intertidal habitat and how you can help to support its recovery for future generations.

Find out more at the booking link.

After the film, we’ll be joined by Dylan from People’s Park for Nature for a relaxed panel discussion and Q&A on local action and environmental initiatives.

The People’s Park for Nature is a network of green and blue spaces managed by local local people committed to a wilder future for the Lower Ouse Valley – East Sussex – and beyond. They believe in sharing land, connecting people, and restoring the wild!

Grab a free ticket, bring someone with you, and join the conversation!

Join Picturehouse Green Screen and Cornwall Climate Care for a screening of three thought-provoking short films exploring the future of farming, food systems, climate change and land protection.

Hungry for Change explores grassroots efforts to create more resilient food systems, Food for Thought examines the role of meat, dairy and regenerative farming, and One Last Farm follows the fight to protect Bristol’s last working farm and its wildlife habitat.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with local experts, including Holly Tuppen from Weald to Waves, offering an opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing farming, landowners and our landscapes.

We are hosting monthly volunteer days to help us regenerate the land, aid the existing wildlife, grow food and connect with the local community. Every volunteer day will be different; from tending to our market garden, planting trees, to biochar making and lake restoration. We will open the taproom from midday so you are welcome to stick around and try our craft ales before you head home!

• 10am start, stay as long as you like!
• People of all ages welcome. Children must be supervised by an adult
• All equipment and gloves will be provided
• We will be working outside, please bring appropriate shoes, outerwear, suncream and plenty of water
• Tea, coffee and biscuits provided
• Bring a packed lunch
• Parking available

Any questions, please get in touch: enquiries@furnacebrook.co.uk

Join Weald to Waves’ Healthy Hedgerows project and help survey and protect hedgerows across Sussex!

Learn new skills, explore local farms and contribute to nature recovery. No experience is needed, and full training is provided.

Survey sessions take place at different locations across Sussex.

Interested in getting involved?

Complete our Sign Up Form to receive updates about upcoming survey dates, locations and how to sign up.

🌱 Find out more about Healthy Hedgerows

We’d love you to get involved!