All posts by lukewalter

Build your tan and help our butterflies

June 27th, 2019

Seeing the first butterfly of the season is nature’s little way of teasing us that summer is here so we can break out the sunscreen and plan for some lazy afternoons to quietly work on our tan.  Like people, every butterfly is uniquely beautiful. They are a symbol of change, rebirth, growth, endurance and life. […]

Wild Chalk is coming back to Brighton!

June 27th, 2019

Following on from a successful first year in 2018, ‘Wild Chalk‘ is coming back to Brighton. Taking place at East Brighton Park on Sunday 21 July 2019, ‘Wild Chalk’ is a free family fun day championing the rare and beautiful chalk grassland habitat of the South Downs National Park, raising the profile and awareness of this unique […]

Top tips for enjoying the South Downs responsibly

June 25th, 2019

Generally speaking, National Parks are some of the safest places to be and most people enjoying the South Downs are courteous and responsible who treat wildlife, the landscape and other people with the utmost respect. We head outdoors because we choose to witness nature at its very best. However, it’s always good to be aware […]

Making the most of Summer in the South Downs

June 21st, 2019

Today marks the official first day of Summer. As with most summers in the UK, we’re never too sure what kind it’s going to be. Will it be the dazzling heat and long, dry days of 2018 or a washout like the one we had in 2012? (Remember those damp Olympic Games?) As the great […]

Something for the weekend – new walking leaflet for East Meon

June 20th, 2019

Discover the crystal clear waters of the River Meon and breath-taking views from the South Downs Way with this new walks leaflet. Offering two beautiful walks, this leaflet takes you up onto part of the stunning South Downs Way – the 100 mile long National Trail which runs from Winchester to Eastbourne – giving you […]