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International Year of Biodiversity
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. The aim of this declaration is to celebrate the diversity of life and raise awareness of the importance of our global biodiversity.
Safeguarding our biodiversity requires effort from everyone and International Year of Biodiversity encourages the global community – individuals, organisations and governments – to work together and take the immediate action needed to ensure a sustainable future for us all.
Events will be taking place across the UK throughout 2010 to:
- Increase awareness of the importance of biodiversity to our lives
- Highlight the continuing pressure faced by species
- Celebrate the successes achieved so far in conservation
Events in Sussex
March – November Shoresearch Surveys taking place at sites along the Sussex coast, these are a great way to learn more about our shoreline plants and animals
May 22 Wonderful Wildlife Festival, a free event at Lewes Railway Land Nature Reserve with nature trails, pond dipping, minibeast search and a wildlife fancy dress competition
May 29 – June 6 RX Wildlife Festival 2010 with events held in Hastings, Pett, Rye, East Guldeford, Camber, Dungeness and Romney Marsh
June 6 Bioblitz a free event in Stanmer Park that gives you the chance to work with local naturalists to record as many species as possible in the park during the day
June 12 Arun District Council and the Friends of Bersted Brook are joining together for a Biodiversity Celebration. Join them at Bersted Brooks from 10am – 4pm
November 6 Wild About Mid Sussex a free event in Burgess Hill with family activities, illustrated talks and seminars to celebrate the countryside of Mid Sussex
Further Information
Brighton and Hove’s Big Nature
Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network
IYB-UK
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Volunteering
