All posts by jefftravis

There’s a kaleidoscope of colour in every direction, bluebells are blooming and the sweet smell of cherry blossom fills the air. Welcome to spring! After a long winter, the warmth of spring is finally upon us and that means more wonderful walks in the National Park, admiring all the sights, sounds and scents of the […]

The simple things we can all do to help tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions have been the focus of an innovative training programme at the South Downs National Park. Staff from across the National Park Authority have been taking part in training to understand the causes and impacts of climate change. It comes […]

Awe-inspiring, otherworldly, special. Just some of the words you might use to describe a dark sky glistening with twinkly stars in every direction.  Dark skies are one of the most amazing things about the South Downs National Park – located next to some of the busiest cities and towns in the UK and yet with […]

Vicki Wells is a former producer on BBC Sky At Night and is passionate about the dark skies of the South Downs. Now cabinet member for environment at Worthing Borough Council and a National Park Authority Member, she writes about how simple steps can help protect the dark skies and benefit nature. During daylight hours, […]