Sharing news and updates from Seaford projects and individuals
No Mow May – and a wildflower challenge
It’s nearly May – and that means one thing – putting that mower away. (Put your feet up and enjoy the sunshine instead!)…
Seaford town council – taking back the verges
Good news for the verges! The town council was getting a lot of complaints about verges, either because they were becoming untidy and unsafe,…
Early birds – and learning with Lucy
All the signs of Spring are bursting upon us and the birds are in full voice in the mornings! Don’t miss the dawn chorus…
Alex Worsley – priority species of Seaford Head
What a brilliant talk by Alex Worsley about the special species of Seaford Head! Although Alex is quite new to this area, he clearly…
Blown away by Michael Blencowe!
Blown away by Michael Blencoe! The Wonderful wildlife of Seaford. On Saturday January 29 we were very lucky to welcome Sussex naturalist Michael Blencowe…
Greenhavens in 2023 – A year in review
Greenhavens had a fantastic year getting out, meeting community, delivering Wilder Garden training and getting to know local groups. We held four Network Meetings…
New Year – new wildflowers spotted! (BSBI survey)
For the second year, On the Verge have been out and about at New Year counting wildflowers in bloom The results form part of…
“The Wonderful Wildlife of Seaford” by Michael Blencowe – selling fast!
On the Verge are delighted to welcome Michael Blencowe to Seaford to talk about the wonderful wildlife of Seaford Michael Blencowe is a local…
12 Days Wild in Seaford
12 Days Wild in Seaford Have you signed up to the Wildlife Trusts’ “12 Days Wild” campaign? 12 Days Wild is a festive nature…
Trees for Seaford December update
Holly Holly is a much-loved tree closely associated with Christmas, and holly branches have long been used to decorate homes in winter. The…
Late Summer Garden flowers for bees
How many Red Admirals have you seen this year? On a breezy day there were 18 feeding and basking in the shelter of this…
Soldiers at Morrisons? Galinsoga
A tale of a shaggy soldier If you came to the brilliant talk this year by Leif Bersweden you may remember that Leif once…
Spring bulbs and strong breezes
Seaford primary school children have been busy planting bright bulbs for next spring, with the support of On the Verge volunteers. It’s been quite…
Volunteer tree diggers needed!
Writing this during yet another unseasonally warm October, its hard to envisage that the leaves will soon be gone and we may be needing…
Harfest! at the Hub
What a privilege to be invited along to Seaford Environmental Alliance’s Harfest at the Hub. There was plenty going on, tours of the garden…
Hawth Hill verges
Hawth Hill is an area in the North of Seaford, sandwiched between the A259 and the railway line. In June 2022, one of the…
Walking the crouch – and a lesson on bindweeds
Recently a few On the Verge volunteers went to check out the flowers appearing in the wild fringes of Crouch Gardens. It wasn’t great…
Greenhavens Network – August update
We at Greenhavens have had a fantastic summer where we have been enjoying the wonderful green spaces around us. Local walks In May we…
Garden insects of Late Summer
Watching which bees and butterflies choose which one of our favourite flowers is very satisfying. Especially thrilling is seeing new creatures using our normal…
Shelter and nectar for the big Butterfly Count
(Small tortoiseshell on lavender) It is the beginning of the summer holidays and time to count the summer butterflies which have just emerged. How…
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