All posts by jefftravis

“Spending time with butterflies lifts the spirits and reinvigorates that sense of wonder in the natural world.” Poignant words from Sir David Attenborough, who, like so many of us, is enthralled by the sight of butterflies dancing from blossom to blossom in a wildflower meadow. Spring and summer in the South Downs is synonymous with […]

Have you ever thought about joining a rambling club and doing your South Downs walks as part of a friendly group? Fiona El Hasnaoui is from Petersfield Ramblers and writes about the joys of shared walking experiences. Petersfield Ramblers is an independent walking club that has been running successfully for over 55 years and currently […]

Major lottery funding will support the next generation of craftspeople to help care for the National Park’s incredible historic landscape and buildings. Sussex Heritage Trust has received a grant of £207,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver its “Heritage Skills” initiative, encouraging young people to develop traditional building craft skills crucial to the […]

Are you a fan of local history and finding out how towns, villages and buildings have evolved through the ages? Historic England has just launched a new Local Heritage Hub as a way for people to explore the culture and heritage of special places across the country. The resource for the South Downs is crammed […]

The future of a stunning nature reserve in the National Park has been secured thanks to a new lease agreement. Butterfly Conservation has agreed with landowner The Church of England to keep managing the precious habitat at Magdalen Hill Down for at least another 10 years. The iconic reserve, just east of Winchester, has been […]