South Downs Youth Action Day joins with Sussex Wildlife Trust

We join up with the Sussex Wildlife team this month at one of their urban nature reserves - explore the site and the wildlife that lives there.

The Deneway Nature Reserve is closed to the general public and linear greenspace stretching along over half a kilometre of the main rail link between London and Brighton. As a former brownfield site, it is a valuable urban environment consisting of secondary woodland, mixed scrub and grassland. The reserve offers a sheltered wildlife corridor from open downland into the suburbs. It is a hidden gem, home to a wide variety of wildlife.

The site is readily accessible by public transport and bicycle.

Experience a mix of practical conservation tasks alongside some bushcraft activities, citizen science and some outdoor cooking.

There is a compost toilet on site

Cost:

Free - we can reimburse reasonable transport and lunch expenses.

What you'll need:

REGISTER on reciept of booking a link will be provided - we will need this document and a contact number to secure your place.

Drinking water and lunch

A passion for the environment!

What to wear:

All weather clothing - a waterproof coat

Sturdy footwear (old trainers, wellies or outdoor boots are great!)

Trousers and long-sleeve tops

Gloves (gardening gloves are great!)

Where to meet:

Postcode: BN1 5ES

Grid ref: TQ 2907 8697

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Public transport:

The 5/5A bus (Hangleton-Hove- Brighton-Patcham) or the 27 bus (Saltdean-Rottingdean-Brighton Station-7 Dials – Westdene) stop very close to the reserve.
Preston Park train station is a 20-minute walk from the entrance to the reserve.It is also on a relatively flat cycle route.

FAQs:

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Yes: 16-25 only for participants!

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please email learning@southdowns.gov.uk

Do I have to bring a ticket to the event?

No! :)