Young people in Suffolk and Essex are being encouraged to apply for a new work placement opportunity to help care for local wildlife and the local landscape. The role is with the Coast & Heaths and Dedham Vale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), and part of the wider New to Nature programme. It is […]
Do you want to know more about the Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)? The AONB team will be in Alderton on Monday 23rd January from 12:00pm – 1:00pm and will be available to answer questions on the AONB or offer help. Questions or queries might include: Come along and pop in. […]
An annual grants scheme that sees over £75,000 awarded to community projects across Essex and Suffolk has opened for applications. Individuals, organisations, and community groups are encouraged to apply for grants that is available across the Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which stretches from Kessingland in North Suffolk, down to the […]
A successful fund that supports coastal communities with installing water fountains to reduce plastic waste has once again opened for applications. The purpose of the Sea-Changers Coastal Fountain Fund is to reduce the impact of single-use plastic water bottles on coastal habitats by funding communities to purchase water drinking fountains and install them for use […]
Nominations have opened for the award that recognises the amazing contributions of individuals, groups, and organisations in the Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) The David Wood National Landscape Award recognises the hard work and outstanding contributions by people to make the area an even better place for wildlife, communities, and visitors alike. Anyone can be […]
Suffolk County Council’s Greenest County Awards are back for 2023 and we are supporting them in bringing individuals and organisations together to recognise and celebrate those who are doing their part. The Creating the Greenest County Awards have a long history of celebrating environmental excellence across Suffolk. They recognise achievements of businesses, individuals, communities, organisations […]
Do you want to know more about the Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)? The AONB team will be in Wrabness on Monday 14th November 1:00pm – 2:00pm and will be available to answer questions on the AONB or offer help. Questions or queries might include: Planning Matters Funding for community projects […]
Join the Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty team for a free online talk and Q&A all about climate change, its impact on nature, and what we can do as individuals and as a society to help reduce its effects. Climate change is one of the most important challenges faced by society today […]
Earth is home to over 12 million amazing insects, and we think that’s worth celebrating! Join the party at Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich with two days of brilliant and bug-friendly fun. Free costume and dance sessions on Wednesday 26th October 2022, followed on Thursday 27th October 2022 with free biscuits and a big Bug Boogie […]
We’re looking for volunteers to help with practical conservation work on Tuesdays from November 2022 – March 2023 as our new schedule for autumn and winter has been published. The volunteers regularly undertake practical conservation work. If you would like to work outdoors in the beautiful Coast & Heaths, help your local environment and meet […]
Year two of the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme is well underway, providing over £357,000 in support for nature- and climate-friendly farming projects in Suffolk and Essex. Farmers and land managers in the Dedham Vale and the Coast & Heaths Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) continue to benefit from funding available for projects including […]
Evidence of a 1,400 year-old royal Hall of the first Kings of East Anglia has been discovered in Rendlesham, Suffolk. The foundations of the large and elaborate timber Hall built for the kings, were uncovered by the community archaeological excavation, part of Suffolk County Council’s Rendlesham Revealed project. The Hall, 23m long and 10m wide, is part […]
