We have published our latest volunteering events schedule, covering August and September, and there are lots of exciting opportunities to get stuck in to some conservation work in the National Landscape! No prior experience is needed. Training and equipment is provided on the day. Learn new skills, meet like-minded people and enjoy spending time outdoors […]
Wild swimming group, the Manningtree Mermaids, have been named as the winners of the David Wood National Landscape Award for 2024. The annual award is presented to an individual, organisation or community group that has made an outstanding contribution to the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape. The Suffolk & Essex Coast & […]
A project working with local residents and visitors to prevent disturbance and damage to wildlife and habitats along the Suffolk Coast has been given a fresh new look. Wildlife Wise, the new brand for the Suffolk Coast Recreational Disturbance and Mitigation Strategy (RAMS), was launched during a recent tour of some of the Suffolk Coast’s […]
An outstanding opportunity to join a small team to help shape the conservation and enhancement of two of England’s finest landscapes, the Dedham Vale and the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscapes. We are seeking a highly motivated person to work in partnership with a wide range of public, private and third sector […]
Nature enhancement is a key part of our ongoing work to conserve and enhance the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape. Here is a round-up from all of our nature enhancement projects and volunteer work parties for July 2024. For more information about any of our nature enhancement work, you can email [email protected]. […]
250 local schoolchildren have pledged to write to their local Member of Parliament about climate change having been inspired by guest speaker, Chris Packham, at this year’s Suffolk Youth Climate Conference. The event, held on the 3 July 2024 at Suffolk One Sixth Form College, was organised by the Suffolk Climate Change Partnership. It is […]
The annual Great British Beach Clean organised by the Marine Conservation Society is back for 2024 – get involved! This year’s Great British Beach Clean is only a few months away, and it’s great to see people registering beach cleans. This year’s event will take place between Friday 20th and Sunday 29th September, and we […]
Nature enhancement is a key part of our ongoing work to conserve and enhance the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape. Our Nature Network Officer, Alex Moore da Luz, provides a round-up from all of our nature enhancement projects and volunteer work parties for June 2024. 1 Shotley Ringed Plover Project It’s been […]
The Community & Conservation Fund is open for applications from community groups and organisations looking for grants to support environmental projects. This is a small grant programme, of typically about £500-£700. Grants of up to 100% can be awarded towards project costs. The Community and Conservation Fund is our own Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths […]
Last week, the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape team organised for a Suffolk Refugee Ukrainian Group visit to historic Sutton Hoo. The event was in partnership with East Suffolk Line Community Rail and Greater Anglia, who provided free rail travel, and the National Trust who provided a free community pass for the group. The group […]
Nature enhancement is a key part of our ongoing work to conserve and enhance the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape. Our Nature Network Officer, Alex Moore da Luz, provides a round-up from all of our nature enhancement projects and volunteer work parties for May 2024. 1 Stag Beetle Pyramid Building Fantastic work […]
The results of the litter surveys carried out by volunteers in Suffolk during 2023, as part of the Marine Conservation Society (MCS)’s Beachwatch scheme, have been published. Beachwatch is the Marine Conservation Society’s national beach cleaning and litter survey programme where people all over the UK can care for their coastline. At a Beachwatch event volunteers […]
