Due to government restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic, all our events and work parties have been cancelled until at least the end of June 2020. We will advise you if and when this situation changes.
While we hope that we will be able to resume our activities before the end of this summer, no-one really knows how long the pandemic will last.
The important thing is to stay safe and to keep away from all potential sources of infection.
Most of our events are free, though donations are always welcome to help fund our work. Every penny you donate supports conservation.
However, because our indoor talks involve hall hire and speaker costs, for these we charge non-members £3 each and members £2 each, but entrance is free to under-16s.
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Sun07Jan2018
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Sun21Jan2018
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Sun04Feb2018
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Sun18Feb2018
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Fri02Mar20187.30 - 9.15 pmCyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DX
A talk by Dr. Dawn Scott from University of Brighton, describing an illustrated study made over several years, as featured in "Springwatch" with Chris Packham.
Doors open from 7.15 pm. Admission: Members £2, Visitors £3, under 16s free. Raffle and refreshments.
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Sun04Mar2018
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Sun18Mar2018
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Sun01Apr2018
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Sat07Apr201810 am - 12 noonBedelands
Discover minibeasts in the water, led by Dominic Moore, all ages welcome.
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10 am. Walk to dipping pond on Bedelands.
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Sun08Apr20186.00 am - 9.00 amBedelands
Led by Group members. Thrill to the sound of birdsong in the early morning woods.
Meet in the car park by the football pitches off Maple Drive for 6.00 am start.
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Sun15Apr2018
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Sat28Apr20187.45 pm - 9.45 pm approx.Bedelands, then Streat Lane
Led by Ian Woolsey and Dominic Moore. Starting with a walk to the Mill Pond to watch for bats, we then proceed to the railway bridge over Streat Lane in search of nightingales. There are usually several singing here after dark.
Meet in car park by the football pitches off Maple Drive at 7.30. Anyone uncertain of the Streat Lane location can follow those who know the area.
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Sun29Apr2018
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Sat12May201810 am - 5 pmPlumpton College
This is a publicity event which FoBHGCN attends. Admission is £7.50 for adults, but under-16s enter FREE.
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Sun13May2018
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Fri25May20187.45 promptCyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DX
Followed by refreshments and a light-hearted quiz. Raffle.
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Sat26May201810 am - 12 noonBedelands
Discover hidden minibeasts in the water. Led by Dominic Moore. All ages welcome.
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Sun27May2018
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Sat02Jun201810.00 am - 4.00 pmSt. John's Park, Burgess Hill
Free to public and exhibitors, promoting local wildlife and wildlife habitat conservations, traditional crafts and adventurous outdoor activities.
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Sun10Jun2018
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Sun10Jun201811.00 am - 4.00 pmSt. John's Park, Burgess Hill
Last day of Burgess Hill Summer Festival.
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Sun24Jun2018
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Sat30Jun20182.00 pm - 4.30 pmBedelands
Led by Shirley Siems and John Prodger, identifying the diversity of wild flowers found on the nature reserve.
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive at 1.50 pm for 2.00 pm start.
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Sat07Jul201812 noon - 4.00 pmFootball pitch adjacent to Maple Drive and Bedelands
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Sun08Jul2018
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Sat14Jul2018
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Sun15Jul20182 pm - 4. pm.Bedelands
Led by Keith Ruff and John Prodger.
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive at 1.50 pm.
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Sun22Jul2018
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Wed25Jul20182.00 pm - 5.00 pmBedelands
For children of primary school age - all children must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but donations welcome.
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive at 1.45 pm to set-out at 2.00 pm for guided walk to safari site on Bedelands.
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Sat28Jul20188.45 pm - 11.00 pmBedelands
Led by Group Members. Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 8.45 pm start. Bring a torch.
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Sun05Aug2018
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Sun19Aug2018
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Sun19Aug20182 pm - 4. pm.Bedelands
Led by Dominic Moore, all ages welcome. Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive at 1.50 pm.
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Sun02Sep2018
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Sun16Sep2018
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Sun30Sep201810 am - 2 pmBedelands
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 10.00 am.
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Fri05Oct20187.30 - 9.15 pmCyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DX
'Tarantulas of Panamá' will be an illustrated talk by Ray Gabriel, a specialist collector of spiders in the tropics.
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Sun14Oct2018
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Sun21Oct20182.00 pm - 4.30 pmBedelands
Identify common fungi and trees. A leisurely guided walk led by Group members. Meet at car park by football pitches off Maple Drive at 1.50 pm.
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Sun28Oct2018
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Sun04Nov20189.00 am - 12 noonBedelands
Led by Group members.
Meet in car park by football pitches off Maple Drive for 8.50 am.
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Sun11Nov2018
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Sun25Nov2018
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Sun09Dec201810 am - 2 pmBedelands
Annual volunteers' and members' Christmas gathering for refreshments round the bonfire by the container (old farm site) at 12 noon.
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Sun23Dec2018