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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Boost garden butterfly numbers by up to 93% with one simple step, new study reveals
Letting parts of your garden grow wild with long grass can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93% and attract a wider range of species, according to new research from leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation.
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Double your donation today with the Big Green Match Fund!
From today, for just 7 days, your donations to support our critical conservation work will be doubled!
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More than 26,000 people help Kent moths in biggest project of its kind
Volunteers counted moths on White Cliffs of Dover, created new habitat and even found new moth populations.
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Winning big with the Butterfly Conservation Lottery!
Congratulations to Chris from Derby who recently scooped £1,000 in the Butterfly Conservation lottery.
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