Events
Are you looking for something to do with your friends and family in your local area this spring/summer/autumn?
The Sunset Survey (April – October) brings you a perfect opportunity to get together with family/friends and discover bats and other wildlife in your local area. This is ideal for you if you don’t have previous bat surveying experience. Just spend an hour from sunset (or before sunrise) and let us know what you see/hear from your window, balcony, garden or local green space.
See how to take part and submit your sightings here.
Take part in the Willow Emerald Watch citizen science project by helping to monitor the spread of the Willow Emerald Damselfly across the UK. Learn how to identify this distinctive species and recognise the signs of breeding, including characteristic egg-laying scars on waterside trees. Participants are encouraged to record and submit sightings, contributing valuable data that supports research into the species’ distribution, population growth and conservation, while helping scientists better understand its continued expansion into new areas.
Find out more and how to get involved here.
A five-week journey that brings people together to explore the power of sound, nature, and Wakehurst’s unique landscapes.
Each weekly two-hour session includes a gentle walk, creative music-making, and moments of mindfulness, while also offering opportunities to learn about our horticulture, seasonal changes, and the science behind the wild places we care for. No musical experience is needed – everyone’s welcome to take part.
These sessions are designed especially for Community Access Scheme members, community groups, and individuals seeking to boost their wellbeing and connect with nature.
For more information and how to register click here Wakehurst Nature Notes Poster 2026.
Have you heard of Citizen Science? Would you like to know what it means and why it’s important for the natural world? Why not join us to find out what citizen scientists do and how it’s helping us to understand the world around us.
Find out more and book your place here.
Worried about nature loss/wild weather? Confused about the truth and what you can do about it? Then this new 45 min film is for you!
In November 2025, the National Emergency Briefing brought together leading experts to present the latest evidence on the climate and nature crisis to politicians and other influential people in Westminster. That evidence is now on the public record.
The aim of the film is to bring together people from in local communities across the UK to hear the evidence and discuss how to respond – together with their MP.The 45-minute film will combine authoritative scientific content from the Westminster event with reactions from members of the public and some more familiar faces – designed to help audiences process the information on a more human level. It will deliver the frank facts about the threats, but also the enormous benefits if Government leads genuine emergency action.
This showing of the film and discussion afterwards is being hosted by CREW at the Quaker Meeting House.
Worthing, West Sussex BN11 5DR United Kingdom
South Downs Youth Action is a volunteering programme for 16 to 25-year-olds who want to make a difference in the South Downs National Park.
This nature recovery event at Seven Sisters Country Park offers the chance to explore the area’s landscapes and wildlife, take part in hands-on conservation activities, and learn more about nature recovery from experienced guides.
Participants will discover the unique habitats and species of the Seven Sisters area while contributing to projects that help protect and restore its biodiversity. The event is free, with public transport and lunch costs reimbursed.
For questions, please contact learning@southdowns.gov.uk.
Exceat, East Sussex BN25 4AD United Kingdom
A film featuring nine leading UK scientists and experts updating us on the latest in the climate and nature crisis.
Based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster, as covered by ITV, C4 and The Times. Followed by a short open discussion about what we can do and what it means locally. Please note: The film is only being shown at in-person screenings, not online. Bring a friend or neighbour. Please book your free seat asap.
Doors open at 18:30 for a 19:00 start. Refreshments provided.
Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9PB United Kingdom
Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing – an eye-opening 50-minute film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like:
🌧️ Extreme weather
🍞 Food security
🏥 Health
💷 Cost of living
The film is based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster (featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times) with appearances from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and a range of voices from across the UK.
After the film there will be an open discussion about what it means for our community and what we can do locally. Stalls will be present from various organisations such as the Lost Woods, Hurst Hedgehog Haven, the Green Circle, Frog Life, and Community Energy Pathways.
Seats are free but limited so please book in advance.
Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9EN
Join us for a free screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing, followed by a discussion .
The event will take place in the Windmill Theatre at Blachington Mill School .
Hosted by Weald Allotment and Gardeners CIC and Brighton and Hove Organic Gardening Group.
Climate and nature breakdown will affect everyone in the country. As gardeners we see the effects on a daily basis and we appreciate that his crisis is more serious and immediate than many understand. There is strong evidence that bold, urgent action will improve lives and livelihoods, but the window of opportunity is narrowing as we delay. Join the thousand of people who have already seen this film and discusss what you can do. We have invited the local MP and councillors to the event. Doors will open at 2pm and the screening will start at 2.15pm. This film is recommended for ages 18 +
It is a free event but donations on the day to cover the cost of the venue will be appreciated.
Brighton, East Sussex BN3 7BW United Kingdom
Join us in Nutley Village for the People’s Emergency Briefing Screening—get the latest updates live!
Join us in person for the Nutley Village screening of Peoples Emergency Briefing! It’s a great chance to catch this important film, meet others from the community, and spark some meaningful conversations. Don’t miss out on this exciting local event—come along, relax, and be part of the discussion!
Nutley, East Sussex TN22 3NE United Kingdom
Come and watch the people’s national emergency briefing on the climate and nature crisis in a welcoming and supportive space in Portslade.
This event is a film screening followed by a discussion.
We have booked the back room of the Railway In pub in Portslade, opposite the station. There is no parking at the venue, although there may be parking in the roads nearby or in Tesco’s.
The event is open to everyone over 16, but you can get a ticket here as it will help us to gauge numbers.
We won’t be providing refreshments, however please do use the pub – they serve lots of drinks (alcohol and alcohol-free options) and a good range of food and bar snacks.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Brighton, East Sussex BN41 1GA United Kingdom
Join our free 2026 online conference to discover more about: the impact of Froglife projects on communities, Citizen Science Dragon Finder data, amphibian tunnels *, pond restoration , toadlet emergence and adders in Cornwall
More details about how to register to follow during the summer
South Downs Youth Action is a volunteering programme for 16 to 25-year-olds who want to make a difference in the South Downs National Park.
Explore the landscapes and wildlife of Seven Sisters Country Park while taking part in hands-on nature recovery activities. Participants will learn about the area’s unique habitats and species, discover more about the local landscape and contribute to work that helps protect and restore its biodiversity.
The event is free, and public transport and lunch costs can be reimbursed.
For questions, please contact learning@southdowns.gov.uk.
Exceat, East Sussex BN25 4AD United Kingdom
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!
Newhaven, East Sussex BN9 9LH United Kingdom