All posts by jefftravis

Busy autumn and winter for Western rangers in South Downs National Park

February 4th, 2021

Did you know a third of the National Park lies in Hampshire? Lead Ranger Elaina Whittaker-Slark explains the rewards of recent conservation and community work in the county. Amid these testing times, important conservation work continues, where it can, in the great outdoors of the Hampshire countryside. Our rangers in the Western Downs have been […]

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 […]