Wild Bourne

making Eastbourne more biodiverse

HOW WE WORK

Our group is working to protect and enhance the rich biodiversity of Eastbourne's green spaces, including its unique freshwater wetlands and chalk downland.

Our Action

Developing skills in political lobbying in order to make our views known to those who have the political power to make policy changes that better protect or enhance the town’s wildlife.
Preparing articles for publication to raise public awareness of biodiversity issues and the need to protect and enhance our local wildlife.

Current Activity

Local nature restoration

a focus on ecological restoration of chalk grasslands, and raising general awareness of Eastbourne's ecology

Yellow and white market stalls and a bright pink sculpture in front of the Towner gallery, creating a colourful scene full of people

The Eastbourne Farmers market: Rebuilding local food connections

October 26, 2025

The Eastbourne Farmers Market: Rebuilding local food connections By Sam Powell Between supermarket self-checkouts and plastic-wrapped vegetables flown in from thousands of miles away, many

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