All posts by jefftravis

Connecting young people with our amazing natural environment

February 4th, 2021

Teachers across the region are being offered free online training support to prepare for a summer of outdoor learning to help connect young people with nature. Working in partnership with the South Downs Education Network, the National Park Authority is offering 20 online CPD (Continuing Professional Development) training sessions, covering ideas and activities to take […]

Stargazing extravaganza returns to South Downs National Park for 2021

January 29th, 2021

The wonders of the “red planet”, live tours of the night’s sky, stunning astrophotography, nocturnal wildlife talks, children’s colouring activities and a chance to win a top-of-the-range telescope are among the highlights of the South Downs National Park’s upcoming Dark Skies Festival. The fortnight of cosmic fun begins on Friday, 12 February with an action-packed […]

Bringing the South Downs National Park to you during lockdown

January 14th, 2021

We know news of a new national lockdown is not the way any of us would have liked to start 2021. The updated restrictions permit you to exercise locally, once a day with your own household or with one other person. The Government also advises “do not travel outside of your village, town or the […]

Celebrating the starry night’s sky above us

January 14th, 2021

Live tours of the night’s sky, stunning astrophotography, nocturnal wildlife talks, children’s colouring activities and a chance to win a top-of-the-range telescope are among the highlights of the National Park’s annual Dark Skies Festival. The fortnight of cosmic fun begins on Friday, 12 February with an action-packed line-up, including top tips for stargazing from your […]

Artist Eric Ravilious and the beauty of winter

January 14th, 2021

Summer on the South Downs, with its wildflowers and ascending skylarks, might seem a distant memory at this time of year yet, for many lovers of this special landscape, wintertime has a beauty all of its own that holds a particular appeal. Winter on the Downs was a time of year that entranced the painter […]

National Lottery funding kickstarts major bid to help Ouse Valley tackle climate change

January 14th, 2021

An ambitious vision for the Ouse Valley community to become a national pioneer in tackling climate change and increasing sustainability has taken a major step forward. The Ouse Valley CARES partnership has won £150,000 of funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to kickstart the project, which aims to bring the whole community together to […]

Record numbers take part in South Downs online quiz

January 14th, 2021

More than 2,800 people took part in the National Park’s Advent Calendar quiz before Christmas – a record number for one of our online quizzes. Congratulations to Susan Burford who wins the competition. Susan, from Emsworth, Hampshire, wins a £150 hamper of South Downs produce and a bottle of The Grange Estate Pink Sparkling Wine. […]