There has never been a better time to get involved with nature recovery in Sussex! 

Perhaps you are already gardening for wildlife or volunteering with a local nature group. Or perhaps you are keen to take action for nature but need some support to get started.  Now is the perfect time to get involved with the fantastic projects and opportunities on offer across the county, and Weald to Waves can help you find them. 

Working with our partners and community groups, Weald to Waves is boosting connections for wildlife moving through our local areas and landscapes. As our membership grows, so does the Weald to Waves Community Champion network, as we recognise and celebrate our members’ efforts to improve habitats, strengthen connections, and inspire their local communities to join in.  

Our Community Champions are individuals and community groups working alongside us to shape the corridor through events, networking and practical action, including managing their local greenspaces for wildlife.  Our Champions have access to a growing range of support and resources, including monitoring and surveying equipment through the BioBox loan scheme, which they have been using successfully in their community events, in schools, churches and local gardens.  

Could you be a Community Champion? Find out more and sign up to Weald to Waves Gardens & Greenspaces here.

Whether you are already a member of Weald to Waves or just starting out and looking to set up a community group or campaign for nature, there is a great new initiative to help you build skills and access expert advice. This autumn, our partners at the Sussex Wildlife Trust are launching the Wilder Community Champion training, with both online and in-person events. 

To find out more and to join the online launch event on the 24th of September, visit here.

If you are as passionate about the future of our coastline and seascape as we are, then the Sussex Bay Champions Network could be for you.  This new community-led programme also launches this autumn offering another great opportunity to share knowledge and shape the future of our coast.

To find out more and join the Sussex Bay Champions launch event on the 23rd of September, visit here.

With so many opportunities available, now is the perfect time to be a champion for nature recovery in Sussex. If you’re not yet part of the local action, connect with a local community group working for wildlife or set up your own! Weald to Waves and our partner organisations are here to support you! 

If you have any questions or would like support please get in touch: info@wealdtowaves.co.uk