Seaford Natural History Society (SNHS)and On the Verge are delighted to welcome Alex Worsley to Seaford in February.
What is so special about Seaford Head nature reserve?
It is, of course, the best place to enjoy the spectacular view of the Seven Sisters. But did you know that it is part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest (An SSSI)? That it is a nature reserve, largely owned by Seaford Town Council? That it is home to many nationally rare and significant species of plants, birds and insects? Alex Worsley knows all this and a whole lot more!
Who’s Alex Worsley?
Alex is the Senior Ecologist at the Sussex Wildlife Trust. As a boy he developed an interest in beetles – until guitars took over, eventually leading to a B.A. in Music Practice! Meanwhile those boyhood interests continued to have a hold over him and he volunteered with conservation charities in Brighton and with the National Trust, before going back to college to study for a M.Sc. in Biological Recording. A stint back in Devon as the River Restoration Officer, together with trips “off grid” plant hunting in his camper van, led him to his present post with the Sussex Wildlife Trust.
“The Special Species of Seaford Head”, a talk by Alex Worsley
Alex will be talking about Seaford Head, its special species, and about the conservation issues that affect this unique site on Saturday 24th February at 2.30pm in the Seaford Baptist church Hall.
Can I learn more about the wildlife of Seaford?
This talk is just one in a year long series of events by SNHS and On the Verge (funded by Ouse Valley Climate Action Fund). Further talks and nature walks are also being planned. Find out more on the noticeboard, or the website of Seaford Natural History Society
Event details: Saturday 24th February at 2.30 p.m., in the Seaford Baptist Church Hall.
Tickets £3 (£1 for students)
We encourage you to come on foot or by public transport. The nearest bus stop is Belgrave Road and Seaford station is less than 10 minute walk away. There is limited parking at the venue.
There is no need to print your ticket, we will have your name on a list at the door. Online ticket booking will close the evening before, and there may be further tickets on the door depending on availability. We also welcome donations, which will be put towards future events.
Thanks to funding from Ouse Valley Climate Action fund, we have been able to take our talks to a wider audience and to subsidise the cost of this event. We would encourage you to book your place as soon as possible. Please tell your friends and neighbours too, and let us know if you can help by putting up posters.
We want our events to be accessible to all, so if the cost would be a barrier, please get in touch as we will have some fully funded places available. We particularly encourage younger people and the talk is suitable for accompanied children over 10.
Buy ticket for Alex Worsley talk on Eventrbrite here
Also in February a nature walk in the Seven Sisters country park
Winter Nature in the Country Park. Many people think that nature is dormant in the winter months but we hope to prove them wrong. Our walk will take us down the Seven Sister’s Country Park, past the meanders and along the river bank to the beach, and then we will return along the eastern edge of the valley. Our objective is to see what we can find that is active or growing and to identify everything we see. We are confident that there will be birds on the meanders, so bring your binoculars (if you have them). The terrain is flat and some of the walk may be on a concrete path but the riverside path will be rutted and may be very muddy, so boots or wellingtons will be essential. The duration of the walk is about 4km. There is good parking at the Country Park but a fee will be charged. The buses run regularly past the park.
Book the nature walk on Eventbrite here
