Welcome
The Sussex branch holds regular outdoor events across the county, plus an indoor AGM and a Spring Social. It manages the Butterfly Conservation reserve at Park Corner Heath where there are work parties, it advises landowners across the county how to conserve and protect butterflies and moths, and it collects and compiles records of butterflies in Sussex.
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Species to look out for
Find out more
Sussex Butterfly Atlas
The Butterflies of Sussex; A Twenty-First Century Atlas, is a beautifully illustrated book covering 53 species and providing many insights into the sometimes dramatic changes in their fortunes.
Sightings in Sussex
Send us your sightings and take a look at what has recently been seen in Sussex.
Get involved
News
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Get creative for nature for a chance to win!
Do you love nature and want to make sure it’s protected? Enter our competition to design a banner for the Restore Nature Now demonstration in London.
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Treasure hunters wanted to help find one of the rarest jewels in Northern Ireland wildlife
Nature lovers asked to get photos of beautiful ‘colour-changing’ moth.
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Gardeners back less frequent lawn mowing, poll finds, as ‘No Mow May’ begins
Almost half of gardeners do not plan to mow their lawn more than once in May, a survey suggests, as Plantlife’s annual campaign to boost nature in gardens kicks off.
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The Butterfly Conservation Craft Club returns: Inky Butterflies with Kate Moby
Join us online on Saturday 1 June at 10am where we will be joined by the incredible artist Kate Moby for the return of Butterfly Conservation’s online craft club.
Events
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Mayfield College Walk
Sunday 5th May 2024, 10:30am-1:30pm
Mayfield
Paul Johnson, our Recording Officer, will be leading a walk at Mayfield College to find the butterflies that frequent that area of East Sussex.
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Transect Training Day
Wednesday 8th May 2024, 10:00am-3:00pm
Woods Mill Nature Reserve
The day will be run by volunteers from Butterfly Conservation Sussex and will include a classroom-based introduction on how to record a transect, how to set up a transect and how to identify butterflies, followed by an opportunity to practice recording techniques at Woods Mill.
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West Combe of Chantry Hill
Saturday 11 May at 10:00am
Chantry Hill, Storrington
A gentle stroll across the West Combe of Chantry Hill - just south of Storrington.
Volunteer with us
Butterfly Conservation relies on the support of thousands of volunteers, and we are always looking for more help inside the office and out in the field. Whether you want to volunteer at a local branch, get outside and help manage our nature reserves, or help with one of our events, we have something for everyone to get involved in! Your time can make a real difference.
Branch information
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Contact branch
- Chair
Dave Brown - Vice Chair
James Milton