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Toadally awesome! Natterjacks bounce back in South Downs National Park

May 12th, 2025

Their distinctive rasping call can be heard up to a mile away, earning them the reputation as the UK’s loudest amphibian. Now the natterjack toad, long associated with British folklore, is making a remarkable comeback in the South Downs National Park after battling back from the brink. Natterjacks were once widespread across the heaths of […]

Announcing the very first South Downs Food and Nature Festival

May 9th, 2025

An immersive day celebrating the intersection of food, farming and the natural world is taking place next month. On Saturday, 7 June Westerlands, near Graffham, will host the very first South Downs Food and Nature Festival. The 800-acre estate is one of a number of South Downs landowners that are pioneering regenerative farming – a […]

Arundel takes action for nature and climate in Great Big Green Week

May 9th, 2025

Communities in the National Park are coming together for a week-long celebration of things we can all do to tackle climate change and protect nature. Great Big Green Week takes place from 7 to 15 June across the UK and will see communities, schools, and businesses join together in a wave of action to protect […]

Meet South Downs National Park Youth Ambassador Max

May 9th, 2025

Young people are passionate about nature, climate and the environment – perhaps more than any generation before them. Our Youth Ambassadors fulfil a crucial role of ensuring that young peoples’ voices are heard across the South Downs National Park, with our partners and wider networks. This month we meet Max. Why did you sign up […]

Beautiful bench sculptures are unveiled in South Downs National Park

May 9th, 2025

Four bespoke oak benches with landscape-inspired inscriptions have been unveiled at a beautiful dew pond near Eastbourne. The new benches at Warren Hill will provide a place for gathering, as well as rest and reflection, for people of all ages and abilities, allowing appreciation of the surrounding landscape and stunning views across Eastbourne and the […]