Our 8 week #wellbeing in nature course is recruiting now.
Taster session on Friday 24th.

Apply if you:
- live in West #Sussex
- have a #mentalhealth condition
- would benefit from #natureconnection .

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#changingchalk @southdownseastnt @heritagefunduk

'My favourite was feeding the biscuits to the sheep, even though their breath smells!'
Fab day and brill quotes with the children of year 4 Jackdaw class at City Whitehawk Academy and Farm School😀Together we are #changingchalk with The Living Coast UNESCO Biosphere bit.ly/4bx3KkW

Join our #ChangingChalk Conservation Officer, Alice, for a morning learning how to survey Potter Flower Bees!

🗓️ Tuesday 14 May
🕖 10:00–12:30
📌 Seaford Head Nature Reserve, BN25 4JQ

To book your place or for more information please email [email protected]

Holiday Clubs at the Railway Land 2024
We're back! Tues 28th and Weds 29th May Booking Open Now! buff.ly/44tTUhn
Explore our wonderful woods, marvellous meadows, peaceful ponds, crystal clear chalk stream and more! LIMITED PLACES! EARLY BOOKING ADVISED

Last chance to get those applications in folks! Our community Grants Scheme closes 11.59 tonight. Together we are #changingchalk with The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Linbury Trust

A May morning in the meadow listening to sweet sweet bird song...what better way to start the bank holiday weekend? Email [email protected] for more info @southdownseastnt The National Lottery Heritage Fund @LewesDistrictCouncil @EastbourneBoroughCouncil #ChangingChalk

Yay for May! Don’t forget applications for our Community Grants scheme close on the 7 May.
If your group helps to protect biodiversity or
helps people to access, enjoy and learn about the natural or cultural heritage of the South Downs. Apply now! 🌿🏃‍♂️
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Aged 16-24? Love being outdoors and working as part of a team, where no two days are the same? Want to develop new skills that could help with future job opportunities? Find out more here. 😀🦋🚜 bit.ly/3xYXmEo

Help to survey for ( and learn about!) the rare Potter Flower Bee with our #changingchalk partners @buglife on the 14 May. See below for details 🐝🐝🐝

One of our eagle-eyed volunteers spotted this bug on Southwick Hill. Turns out it is a rare Down Sheildbug (Canthophorus impressus) Boy were we impressed! It is only the 14th record in Sussex in 120 years🎉😍 Together we are #changingchalk with The National Lottery Heritage Fund The Linbury Trust

News! Our grant has been approved for a new project: Sounding the Downs!

Our 5 Interactive Listening Walks on the Downs (May-Sep) are supported by the National Trust + Changing Chalk Community Grants Scheme, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund with thanks to National Lottery players

What's occurin' in Chalk Life this month? Read our newsletter in the link below to find out...
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Part of Changing Chalk: connecting nature, people and heritage. Led by the National Trust supported by The National Lottery Heritage fund

Are you passionate about climate action and restoring nature? 💚

Do you want to make a practical difference whilst gaining new experiences? 🌿

Join us as a Youth Ambassador for the South Downs National Park! 🌄

👉 southdowns.gov.uk/YouthAmbassado…

#EarthDay #EarthDay 2024

Does your community group need funding? Or do you know of a group that does? Based between #shoreham and #eastbourne ? Please share the news that the #changingchalk Community Grants Scheme is now OPEN for applications. FAQ and Applicant Guidelines here. bit.ly/ChangingChalkC…

Discover the Stories & Secrets of Devil’s Dyke 😎
FREE guided 1/2 mile walks take place every Saturday and Sunday between May & September. Starting at 1pm – meet at the Memorial Bench, Devil’s Dyke Car Park (duration 1 hour)
Booking not needed.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY!!
We have an opportunity to strengthen our team with someone who can lead on developing Green Volunteering opportunities. You can read more about it and how to apply on our webpage buff.ly/3IklLE9
#lewes #volunteers #job

Young creative folk listen up! Make a nature film with our #changingchalk partners Railway Land Wildlife Trust It's FREE 🐾🐸🐟🌿

Lichens...they're everywhere but what the hell are they?? Come and learn more with naturalist and lichenlover Sim Elliott on Saturday 6th April in Butts Lane Meadow! Email [email protected]. for more info.

We are pleased to announce the three recipients of Round 3 of our Writing Our Legacy @ Changing Chalk Micro Bursary Grant Scheme. They are Nalo Solo, Sense Turner and Nicola Brooks-Williamson Nicola Brooks-Williamson(she/hers)🇹🇹🇯🇲🇬🇧

For more information: writingourlegacy.org.uk/recipients-for…

We had fun learning about farming on the #southdowns with the Find Your Future team 😀🚜 Do you know someone aged 16-25 who would benefit from being out in nature learning new skills? New cohort starts in the summer. bit.ly/3UtTMeL With The National Lottery Heritage Fund The Linbury Trust