Here follows a list of green spaces volunteer groups based across Brighton & Hove. They undertake an array of conservation type activities. If you are interested in volunteering then please select and contact one of the groups. If you have any questions or feedback please use our ‘Contact Us’ link.

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Albion Community GardenAlbion Community Garden is an urban space on Albion Street. We are supported by local small businesses and B&H City Council. Our aim is to create opportunities for gardening and growing food through newly formed friendship groups for the benefit of social and ecological good. Visit our garden where the gate is always open.facebook
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Beacon Hill, Friends of
(Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve, Rottingdean)
We are an informal group of people who value and appreciate our local Beacon Hill Nature Reserve and give a little time and practical help to maintain and develop it. Anyone can join us.website
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Bedford Square Garden Project GroupOur aim is to breath new life into Bedford Square, overlooking the bandstand on the seafront, the square has unexplored potential both as a pleasure garden and a community hub. Our focus is mainly on the gardens themselves with an emphasis on changing the tone from being unloved, unused and attractive to antisocial behaviour - towards a more community centred hub for everyone to enjoy.facebook
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Benfield Wildlife & Conservation Group (Benfield Local Nature Reserve/Benfield Hill).Having created one of Hove’s first Local Nature Reserves, linking the town to the Downs, we protect and enhance Benfield Hill and Valley. We encourage community involvement. Support is always needed to preserve the character of this important area. If you would like to help in any capacity, please contact us.website
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Bevendean & Moulsecoomb Nature TrailA project creating a map and nature trail to connect up the green spaces in Bevendean and Moulsecoomb. We are linking with lots of local groups to highlight the value of these spaces and to support nature conservation in this area. The project involves tree and wildflower planting as well as improving accessibility.facebook
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07748 140486
Bevendean Down, Friends ofChalk grassland management & scrub clearance and more!website
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Geoff 07422 543872
Blakers Park, Friends ofSince 1989 the Friends group is now a local institution focused on enhancing the park. We improve the area through our own planting program. We hold community events and support neighborhood organisations and community groups that wish to use the park.website
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological SocietyThe city is full of archaeological sites, and more are found every week. If you intend digging any holes or open areas, contact the Society who can conduct watching briefs to monitor and check for archaeology.website
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01273 607127
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Brighton & Hove City Council ‘Lookerers’
(Urban Shepherds)
Checking the flocks of sheep used to conservation graze chalk downland green spaces across the city. Volunteers are trained in sheep welfare and grazing hardware. They can then choose sites and dates from a rota.website
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Brighton & Hove Cityparks Ranger
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Cityparks Rangers run a conservation volunteering group that works in parks and nature reserves across the City. Currently meeting every Wednesday and Friday at 10am. We send out an email once a week with details of the task and location, if you want to come, you just reply to the email. Some people come most weeks, others just a few times a year. If you’d like to go on the list, contact us.email
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Neil Doyle
07810 150737
Brighton & Hove Conservation
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Brighton Conservation Volunteers carry out a wide range of countryside tasks in the city and further afield, with the aim of managing and enhancing the natural environment.website
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Brighton & Hove Food PartnershipGet advice about the city's 70 community food growing projects and other food volunteering. From orchards to city centre parks, there is something for everyone.website
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01273 431716
Brighton & Hove Friends of the EarthBrighton & Hove Friends of the Earth is the local Friends of the Earth group in the city, but we often get involved in issues covered by the Greater Brighton area or the World Biosphere. website
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Brighton & Hove Organic Gardening GroupAn organic, not-for-profit, community allotment run entirely by volunteers meeting on Sundays from 11am to 1pm. We have two plots on the Weald Allotments Nevill Avenue, Hove.website
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Brighton Greenway, Friends ofWe meet regularly to help maintain this local wildlife site and pathway from New England Road to Brighton Station. We promote awareness of Brighton Greenway's wildlife significance and unique industrial heritage.website
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Brighton Permaculture TrustBrighton Permaculture Trust is a charity based mainly in Stanmer Park but with other sites around the city.website
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Brunswick Square & Terrace, Friends ofWe are the residents association for Brunswick Square & Terrace and work with the council and Cityparks to help maintain and preserve the Square gardens and the byelaws relating to them. We have a small plot on the west side of the gardens, which we tend ourselves. We help organise litter picking in and around the gardens and take an active role in preserving the historic railings.facebook
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Brunswick Town in BloomBased within the historic Conservation area of Brunswick and Adelaide includes Brunswick and Palmeira Squares and Adelaide Crescent and the various Friends' groups work with the Council who maintain these areas.email
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Buzz Club TheThe Buzz Club is a ‘citizen science’ charity based at Sussex University which aims to engage people with pollination research and insect conservation. Members collect data from gardens and green spaces which helps us learn about the fascinating world of insects. We also work with local schools to help create more wildlife-friendly habitat. If you’d like to know more or are interested in volunteering please get in touch.website
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Coldean Community ForumOur aims are to improve the environment in Coldean for the benefit of the residents. We have planted trees, bulbs, and are currently upgrading our local park. We hold monthly meetings to engage with our residents.website
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Coldean Community Garden - Haig Avenue ParkA local green project where residents are getting together to redesign Haig Avenue Park to make it more welcoming, encouraging to local wildlife and accessible to all.email
Coldean Woods, Friends ofWoodland management and sustainable fuel production.email
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Craven Wood, Friends ofWe help to manage an area of woodland in East Brighton on the west side of Whitehawk Hill commonly known as Craven Wood. The group is always looking for volunteers to help out in the woods.website
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Davis Park Hove, Friends ofWe are a group of residents who live close to Davis Park in Hove. We are dedicated to caring for and improving our local park for all the communityfacebook
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Dyke Road Park, Friends ofImproving and enhancing the park.website
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Froglife Discovering Dewponds VolunteersFroglife is a national amphibian and reptile conservation charity and are running a project in Sussex called Discovering Dewponds. We will be restoring nine dewponds around Stanmer Park, Saddlescomb Farm and Truleigh Hill. Alongside this there will be a number of volunteer training workshops and volunteer sessions to enhance the habitat around the dewponds for amphibians and reptiles.facebook
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Green Centre, TheOur mission is to provide carefully researched and qualified, information and advice, to all members of the community on matters that have an effect on the future of our planet, locally, nationally and globally.website
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Growing HollingdeanWe take care of 230+ fruit and nut trees in the streets around Hollingdean. We support 4 community gardens and run community events that connect people with nature such as nature walks, wildflower planting, seed swaps and growing food in small spaces (plant a salad and herb pot etc.)website
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Hangleton Park, Friends ofGeneral gardening maintenance.facebook
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Happy Mountain Community (Coombe Road Area)To create a better sense of community in an area that has suffered much from studentification. To create a healthier environment in all senses of the word.facebook
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HK Hedgehogs
(Hangleton and Knoll area.)
Hedgehog conservation group, doing community events, talks and research.website
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Hollingbury and Burstead Woods, Friends ofWe maintain two areas of woodland on Brighton's urban fringe for wildlife to thrive and for people to enjoy.website
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Hollingdean Park, Friends ofFormed in 2017 to enable strong communication with local funds and development through the Council. Supported by Brighton Permaculture trust and managed using forest garden/Permaculture principles. We have 6-8 community action days per year.facebook
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House Sparrows Project, Brighton & HoveTo ensure a sustainable population of house sparrows across Brighton and Hove, raising awareness about their needs in order for them to thrive.website
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Hove Community Field (BHASVIC)Friends of the Field established over 10 years ago to protect and enhance this big urban green space for nature, people and the planet,facebook
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Hove Lagoon, Friends ofOur aim is to protect, preserve and improve the environment at Hove Lagoon for all its users. website
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Hove Park, Friends ofWe work with the community and the city council to help maintain and improve our wonderful Hove Park. Hove Park is a Green Flag Park.website
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Ingram Crescent Gardening GroupThe Ingram Crescent Estate consists of 401 flats within the Ingram Crescent areas on the North side of Portland Road. The gardening group is open to all residents of the Estate and immediate locale. Join the weekly gardening group (usually Sundays) where work is ongoing reclaiming the Rose Garden.facebook
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Keep the Ridge Green
(Green Ridge)
We aim to protect, conserve and enhance wildlife, landscape, archaeological features, to provide public access and other recreation, to promote environmentally sustainable activities, to encourage community involvement and understanding and to secure adequate resources to achieve our aims.website
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Kemp Town EnclosuresManagement of the 7.5 acres of seafront gardens belonging to the 100 houses of the Kemp Town Estate which comprises of Sussex Square and Lewes Crescent.website
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Kipling Gardens, RottingdeanAssisting in maintenance of gardens as directed by the lead gardener, following health and safety guidelines. Jobs vary from season to season.website
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Liz Wiliams Butterfly Haven,
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The Liz Williams Butterfly Haven was the first site in SE England to be ecologically engineered to modify the topography of chalk downland, which in turn manipulates the microclimate for targeted early successional butterflies. To date 89% of all the butterfly species recorded in our city have been recorded on this half a hectare site. The project has been the template for all other such sites created within the region.website
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London Road Station PartnershipWe have set up, and now maintain small community gardens - one ornamental, one edible, with a mini orchard of local fruit trees - and a composting facility at London Rd Station. website
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Montpelier & Clifton Hill AssociationA registered local charity which seeks to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in or affecting its area of benefit.website
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Moulsecoomb Estate Allotments Nature SiteOpen to anyone - We develop and maintain a wildlife area on an unused, steep part of the Natal Road allotment site. The workgroup meet 1st Saturday in the month. Activities have included digging a large pond, building steps, clearing brambles, planting wildflowers & trees and keeping paths clear. We have created a range of habitats and have monitored increasing wildlife bio-diversity since 2015.website
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Norfolk Square Garden ProjectWe are a warm welcoming gardening group that gets together twice a month on a week day evening to make a difference to this central Brighton park to make it more inviting and beautiful for everyone to enjoy. We hold regular events and are making a community hot spot out of this green space.facebook
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Nurture Through NatureWe help to alleviate food poverty by working with volunteers to grow veg on an allotment and donate it to local food banks. We provide the veg as and when food banks can use it as they don't have cold storage facilities Volunteers gain from giving back to their community and learn about growing veg in a friendly, social group. People can volunteer for short or long periods. Session times vary. Details are on our website. website
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Ovingdean Residents & Preservation SocietyOur mission is to promote and preserve the amenities and ambiance of the area. This involves enhancing the green canopy, encouraging the care of trees, hedges and village planters. We have been instrumental in setting up a wildlife corridor that runs from the South Downs at Meadow Vale to the sea at Beacon Hill. In 2020 we will hold our second Green Festival mid-summer celebration.website
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Palmeira & Adelaide Garden FundWe are a small group dedicated to fundraising to support our beautiful green spaces in Palmeira Square and Adelaide Crescent. We also carry out regular clean ups and occasional planting.website
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Palmeira & Adelaide, Friends ofLocated between the landmark Floral Clock and Hove seafront lawns, the elegant square and crescent sweep around two gardens within the Brunswick Town Conservation Area. There are many volunteering opportunities.website
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Patcham Gardening NetworkNewly formed gardening club. To share knowledge, skill, plants via monthly meetings and an on-line platform.website
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Patcham Peace Garden (Downs View Life Skills College Community Garden)A section of the Peace Garden is being managed as a Community Garden by Downs View Life Skills College, a Special Educational Needs college for 19-25 year olds.website
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Patcham Peace Garden (Patcham University of the Third Age/U3A.)General gardening maintenance. website
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Plot 22, Weald Allotments, HovePLOT 22 is a community allotment on the Weald Allotments in Hove. We provide communal gardening and outdoor cooking opportunities for local volunteers and vulnerable groups to help reduce social isolation and increase nature connection. We’ve been running since 2010 and became a charity in 2016. website
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Portslade Green GymWe are an independent organisation. Conservation work is carried out every Thursday morning on behalf of various parties, including local ‘Friends of’ groups, the city council (via the Friends of groups and their Rangers), the National Trust, church authorities and charities.website
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Preston Manor GardensWe meet on Thursdays between 10 and 1 to carry out general garden maintenance and horticulture, mainly in the walled gardens of Preston Manor.email
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Preston Park Demo GardenThis community garden is cared for by volunteers and supported by Brighton & Hove Food Partnership. The volunteer group meets weekly and grows fruit, veg and flowers using organic methods. The garden is open to everyone to enjoy and is a tranquil spot to watch the world go by or the get inspired to grow your own. Volunteers always welcome.email
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Preston Park Rock Garden (The Rockery)Volunteer group meet at the Rock Garden Chalet every Wednesday at 10am. We do all general gardening tasks from weeding, pruning, edging, dead heading and planting.email
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Andy Jeavons
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Preston Park Rose Garden VolunteersMeeting at the Rose Garden pond every Tuesday at 10am. Maintaining Preston Park's stunning Rose Garden to a high standard. Weeding, pruning, dead heading etc and anything needed to keep the area looking superb.email
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Andy Jeavons
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Preston Park VolunteersMeeting at the Rock Garden Chalet every Thursday at 10am, we look after the horticultural areas of Preston Park.. The front beds along the A23 opposite the Rockery, the dahlia walk between the tennis courts, the "annual border" the other side of the tennis courts and basically any area of Preston Park that requires maintenance.email
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Andy Jeavons
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Preston Park, Friends ofWe are a happy voluntary group of seven on the committee, and nearly 500 members. We exist to promote and protect the park. We provide regular updates on issues that affect the park and organise events that celebrate the park and bring the park community together.website
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Queens Park, Friends ofWe are a group of local volunteers who aim to maintain and improve the facilities of our park for all its users.website
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Racehill Community OrchardOrchard maintenance, scrub clearance, mulching and tree planting on four acres of open access land run by the Brighton Permaculture Trust. The area has nature and conservation in mind as well as being a community space. Volunteers very welcome on Sundays and Tuesdays.website
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Regency Square CommunityRSC supports the gardens in Clarence, Regency and Russell squares through fund-raising and an active, CityParks accredited volunteer gardening group. RSC was established in 1979 (formerly as the Regency Square Area Society) and comprises over 200 residents and businesses, championing the local community and the character of the area for over 40 years.website
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Regency Square, Friends ofFriends of Regency Square are working to increase footfall for local businesses. With the l360 in such close proximity we are working with the Council to select appropriate events and attractions, we are actively seeking local support for this.email
Rottingdean in BloomOur aim is to help Rottingdean look blooming good. We are a group of about 12 volunteers who plant and maintain various areas and planters around the village. We also support village entries in the South and South East in Bloom Competitions.website
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Round Hill Society, TheTo promote the appreciation and improvement of our neighbourhood.website
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Roundhill Green SpacesRound Hill Green Spaces was set-up in 2019 to facilitate a number of small, community-led greening projects within the Round Hill area of Brighton. We aim to enhance the natural environment and welcome new volunteers.facebook
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Saltdean Green Spaces, Friends ofWe aim to preserve and care for all of the green spaces and Rights Of Way in Saltdean East and West.website
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Saunders ParkHelp turn this public park into an edible community garden with Brighton & Hove Food Partnership. Regular volunteer days – see website and contacts.website
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Secret Garden - St Leonards Church, HoveThe Secret Garden lies behind St. Leonards Church Hove. Neglected and growing wild, volunteers have transformed the area which is beautiful as well as productive. Raised beds growing plants and vegetables, a wild area with a pond and 4 bee hives encourage visitors to enhance their knowledge of growing and wildlife.email
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Sheepcote Valley, Friends ofThe group is working to improve Sheepcote Valley’s social and environmental aspects. We are tree planting, step-building, litter picking, pond clearing and creating walkways.website
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Special Branch Tree Nursery, Stanmer ParkSpecial Branch Tree Nursery, founded in 1997, is a voluntary nature conservation group, raising native tree and hedgerow shrubs from locally sourced seeds for nearby environmental projects. We meet every Friday at Stanmer Organics.website
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St Ann’s Well Gardens, Friends ofWe aim to promote the preservation, restoration and improvement of St Ann’s Well Gardens for the education and benefit of the public. By associating the local authority and local community in a common effort to improve social welfare for recreation and leisure time.website
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St Aubyns Pocket Park - Friends ofA community led project to create a Pocket Park on the SE corner of St Aubyns in Hove, adjacent to Kingsway. This highly prominent area is currently run-down and a magnate for fly-tipping, pavement parking and anti-social behaviour. Our proposals will transform the environment for everyone by providing a green space and community asset that reflects the heritage of the conservation area. Once developed the Pocket Park will be managed and maintained by local residents.facebook
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St Nicholas' Green SpacesA happy band of community gardeners meet weekly to help maintain and enhance the green spaces around St Nicholas' church in central Brighton, working mainly in the Rest Garden, children's community garden and memorial garden in the main churchyard.email
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St Peter's Churchyard Volunteers Preston ParkEvery Thursday morning we come together to manage the churchyard and adjacent wildlife area in a sustainable manner. Encouraging wild flowers and wild life.website
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Stanford and Cleveland Community GardenThe garden was created in 2013 when Cleveland Road was narrowed. We grow flowers, wildflowers, vegetables, herbs, soft fruits and apples. We meet on Thursdays between 10 am and 12 noon.facebook
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Stanmer Park - Friends ofRun by the Stanmer Estate Ranger, this group meets every Wednesday (and one Saturday a month) to carry out a variety of conservation tasks within the Stanmer Park Estate. All tools and equipment provided, no experience necessary. Volunteers welcome to attend as many or as little days as they wish. website
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Stanmer Preservation Society
(Stanmer Park)
The Stanmer Preservation Society was founded in 1971 and is a charity committed to improving, protecting and preserving the village of Stanmer and its environment for the benefit of the public. Stanmer has recently been successful in winning Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund funding.website
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Stoneham Park, Friends ofWe are a warm and welcoming group dedicated to the well being of our lovely local park in Hove.website
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Surrenden Field, Friends ofOur aim is to protect, conserve and enhance Surrenden Field as a place of freedom, recreation and enjoyment for the long-term benefit of all sections of the local community.facebook
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The Grange RottingdeanThe volunteering team meet at the Lutyens designed garden of The Grange on the 3rd Thursday of every month. They welcome gardeners across the spectrum of knowledge, from none to lots and provide tools and refreshments. Starts at 10.30 finishes around 12.30. If you would like to join them please email.email
The Level, Communities ForumThe Level Communities Forum works closely with the city council to help provide community activities and events so that this restored park continues to offer a warm welcome to all. The Level has a full-time onsite Garden Manager, who also runs a weekly volunteer garden club. The park was restored thanks to a major grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Big Lottery Fund in 2013.website
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The Level, Volunteer GardenersUnder the guidance of the on-site Garden Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to learn a whole host of new things, make new friends and be part of the team that cares for one of the largest public spaces in the city. We meet every week on Thursday mornings.website
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Three Cornered Copse, Friends ofThree Cornered Copse is a triangle of partly wooded downland that separates the residential streets of Woodland Drive and Woodland Avenue in Hove. The group meet together regularly to keep it beautiful for the love of it.website
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Vale Park Portslade, Friends ofWe are a voluntary group keen to involve our local community in maintaining a park that everyone can enjoy and be proud of.website
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Victoria Park Portslade, Friends ofOur group is for anyone in the local community who uses or cares about Victoria Park, Portslade and wants to see better and new facilities in the park. Help us fundraise, campaign and influence to create a better environment for all park users.email
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Waterhall, Friends of
(Waterhall Conservation Area)
A group of volunteers who concern themselves with all aspects of looking after Waterhall Valley and Downland. Winter sheep grazing helps maintain sections of the conservation area and bramble and scrub clearance enable paths to be kept open. Native tree and shrub planting continues to improve the local environment.
We hold work days every 3 months. All ages welcome.
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Waterloo Street Community GardenSituated between The Old Market Theatre and the Waterloo Street Arch in Hove, the garden was set up in the early 00's with the aim of creating a “garden for the gardenless". In recent years, events have conspired to make the garden feel a little less loved but we are now in the process of reviving and reinventing this space - any and all help, most welcome.facebook
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Westdene Green, Friends ofWe promote and protect Westdene Green as a multipurpose community space and bring people together through events and community action. At The Barn on the Green we aim to help build a more connected community by creating a focal point for a variety of enriching activities, social events and information and by engaging local people of all ages.website
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Wildflower Conservation Society - Brighton & beyondWe manage the gathering and propagation of local wild flower seeds and then arrange the planting in sites across the city. We are based in Stanmer Village and always on the lookout for new volunteers. We usually have wildflower plants to sell (50p).email
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William Clarke Park, Friends of
'The Patch'
The Friends of William Clarke Park is a not-for-profit community organisation with a mission to improve a small green space (also known as 'The Patch') situated in the Hanover and Elm Grove ward of Brighton and Hove and promote it as a focus for local community life. We are dedicated to making the space a cleaner and safer environment for all local people to enjoy and to create events to bring the community together.website
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Wish Park Hove, Friends ofWe enjoy enhancing many aspects of the park for all who use it - people and wildlife.website
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Withdean & Westdene Woods
Local Nature Reserve (TWEACK)
TWEACK manage both Withdean and Westdene Woods and a small strip of woodland between Eldred Avenue and the railway, now designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR.) Since 1993 members have helped purchase land, made significant improvements to access, organised working groups and held events.facebook
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Withdean Park Dog Walking Community (Withdog)We hold work-days in the park in partnership with Friends of Withdean Park to maintain the “Puppy Park” fence and keep it safe and secure for people and dogs.facebook
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Withdean Park, Friends ofPromoting the wellbeing of Withdean Park, its natural environment and former National Lilac Collection for the enjoyment of the public.website
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Woodbourne Meadow, Friends ofOur group works on enhancing and protecting the area of meadow and woodland alongside the Ditchling Road and Cuckmere Way, whilst also aiming to increase public access and involvement.facebook
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Woodingdean WildernessA hidden urban oasis tucked between Warren Road, a cow pasture and a mature 200+ year old woodland. It is looked after by a friendly group whose aim is to protect, conserve and enhance the biodiversity of the land. There are lots of opportunities to learn new nature based practical skills and to develop knowledge about wildlife and conservation. We hold regular community engagement workday events onsite. All are welcome.facebook
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