Volunteers use new rooting tool which provides quick and effective removal of invasive bramble and tree saplings.
Sussex Wildlife Trust sheep visited in January to help graze back the dead vegetation and the Friends of The Liz Williams Butterfly Haven coppiced the next section of perimeter hedge.
A great team of volunteers helped coppice three Hazel stools in the Dorothy Stringer Woodland
The annual visit of the Sussex Wildlife Trust flock is instrumental in the effective management of the butterfly haven ensuring the grasses are kept in check so the wild flowers can flourish.
We are delighted that a colony of Brown Hairstreak butterflies is establishing on the Liz Williams Butterfly Haven.
It’s not uncommon for people to regret tuning into the news these days because so frequently its negative and we all know that continued exposure to bleak and dismal announcements can lead to poor mental health. Therefore, during my career as a Biodiversity Educationalist I have made every effort I…
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The rain stopped just in time for the inauguration of the Liz Williams Butterfly Haven at Dorothy Stringer. It was officially opened by the mayor who was joined by students and staff from Dorothy Stringer, Varndean, Balfour, Varndean College6* and Downs View Link College, all of which share parts of…
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We are delighted to reveal the new interpretation boards for the Liz Williams Butterfly Haven.
Big Nature is delighted to be the facilitating organisation that allowed students from Dorothy Stringer School - Brighton, to join the Friends of the Liz Williams Butterfly Haven to receive a cheque for £1000 from the staff of both the Hove and Brighton branches of Waitrose. The Liz Williams Butterfly…
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