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100 Mile Classroom Gravetye Hedge planting with Ifield Community College

Connecting with nature through active participation

100 Mile Classroom springs to life, connecting young people with nature recovery actions across Weald to Waves. 

Chris, Steve, and Cathy, Roots West Sussex

Hole Street Highway – A Corridor for Wildlife

Four landowners, historic hedges and community action are coming together to form a continuous wildlife corridor. Read how the Hole Street Highway is taking shape.

Hedge Creation, Sullington Manor, Sam Joy

Reconnecting Sussex, Hedgeways Project Gets Underway

Discover how our Hedgeways Connector Project is turning hedgerows into thriving wildlife corridors, connecting habitats, people, and landscapes across Sussex.

Walking the corridor, Ian Rogers

Walking from Weald to Waves: A Journey Through England’s First Nature Corridor

Follow the Weald to Waves corridor on foot and discover how Sussex’s rivers, forests, and fields tell a story of loss, hope, and nature’s return.

Isabella Tree speaking at the Wilding Gardens Conference 2026, by Amy Hurn

Wilding Gardens Conference 2026, Gardens at the Heart of Recovery

Every garden is a stepping stone. Explore how complexity and connection can support nature recovery, inspired by the Wilding Gardens Conference 2026.

Knepp beaver dam aerial shot

What does the government’s latest Environmental Improvement Plan really mean for nature, and for recovery across the Weald to Waves corridor?

Knepp White Stork, by Johana Simonova

Discover why The Tale of Silyan is our must watch, a hauntingly beautiful film exploring rural decline, quiet resilience, and an unforgettable human wildlife bond.

Amberley View Countryside, Tanya Forbes

Our mission for a joined up Sussex takes action as our Connector Projects begin, linking habitats across the corridor to support wildlife movement.

Redwing, by David Oldham

Even in winter, your garden can be a haven for wildlife. Explore simple steps that support nature and boost your space for spring.

Wiston and Knepp University Visit, Holly Tuppen

How can we use a nature corridor to provide more opportunities for young people? Welcome to our newest initiative – the 100 Mile Classroom.

Wiston Coppicing, Cathy Cross

Discover how Wiston Estate and Roots West Sussex CIC are restoring local woodlands through traditional coppicing, boosting biodiversity and community wellbeing.

ELGOL Fund For Nature logo

With new Elgol Fund backing, Weald to Waves enters an exciting chapter for nature recovery, habitat creation, and community engagement.

Fallow deer, Sam Joy

Sussex’s landscapes are under pressure from booming deer populations. Explore how local projects are helping to bring nature back into balance to protect our unique biodiversity.

Chalk grassland, Wildflowers, South Downs, Sam Joy

DEFRA is offering 1-year extensions for mid-tier Countryside Stewardship agreements in 2026. Find out what this means for you.

Tilly Headshot, Tanya Forbes, Knepp

We’re delighted to welcome Tilly as our new Landscape Advisor. She will support landowners across the Weald to Waves corridor with advice on habitat management, funding, and nature recovery.

Buzz Club logo

Give bugs a winter home! Join the Buzz Club’s Bug Bunker project, build shelters, survey monthly, and help protect invertebrates across the UK.

Greening Steyning Downland Community Orchard even 10 May 2025

Join Weald to Waves and partners in championing nature recovery across Sussex. Connect, learn, and take action for wildlife in your community.