Sussex Wildlife Trust

Clear paths, cut scrub and repair boardwalks across wildlife reserves in the Hastings area, working under Rangers’ guidance. No experience is needed, and you can join monthly Thursday sessions that fit your availability.

Help manage a Brighton nature reserve through coppicing, hedge planting, wildlife surveys and pond maintenance, alongside Trust staff and local groups. Monthly five-hour sessions also cover green woodworking and bushcraft; beginners are welcome, and some travel expenses are available.

Clear scrub, plant trees and wild flowers, and maintain paths at a nature reserve through monthly hands-on conservation sessions. No experience is needed, and tools, tea and coffee are provided.

Take on practical conservation at Tilgate Park and nearby green spaces, from coppicing and hedge planting to wildlife surveys, pond maintenance and basic bushcraft. Sessions run twice a month on Wednesdays, with some travel expenses available.

Cook over a campfire, try woodland conservation and green woodworking, and make crafts in a natural woodland setting. You’ll also explore local wildlife, share ideas for a future woodland and coastal course, and enjoy lunch provided on the day.