ReNature Festival – South Downs Youth Action: Meadow Management
22 July 2023
10:00am to 15:00
Aged 16-25 and want to make a difference for nature and the environment?
The Seven Sisters Country Park is a preserved ancient landscape showcasing globally important habitats, unique wildlife, beautiful coastal views and heritage secrets.
We invite you to join us in a traditional craft to protect and enhance the meadows and living things that call Seven Sisters home.
Working alongside a South Downs National Park Ranger, you will be using scythes, a skill that goes back centuries, to manage a hay meadow. This action opens up grassland that would otherwise be overgrown by fast growing grasses. In turn, it creates light for rare and sensitive wild flowers and herb species to thrive.
We would love to welcome you for a day of discovery, in which you can make a real difference for climate action and nature recovery.
Cost: it’s free
Expenses: we can reimburse reasonable public transport and lunch expenses
What you’ll need:
- Packed lunch or snack
- Drinking water
- A passion for the environment!
What to wear:
- Sturdy footwear (old trainers, wellies or outdoor boots are great!)
- Trousers and long-sleeve tops to protect your arms and legs from the elements
- Waterproof coat (weather dependent)
- Backpack to carry food, water and any other things you need
Where to meet
- 10:00: meet at c
Public transport: Buses to Seven Sisters Country Park – full details on our website
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Yes: 16-25 only for participants!
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Please email volunteering@southdowns.gov.uk
Do I have to bring a ticket to the event?
No! 🙂
