Steyning Downland Scheme

Steyning Downland Scheme We are a nature conservation charity based in Steyning, West Sussex. We hold wildlife events and conservation work as well as community events.

The SDS site is made up of open grassland, a stream, ponds and mixed woodland. Since 2007 more and more people of all ages have got involved on the site through one of the many activities taking places. Activities include practical conservation work, survey work, bushcraft, nature walks and much more! Are you interested in getting involved in the Steyning Downland Scheme? There are lots of opportu

nities to support and take part in this dynamic project - give as much or as little time as you would like, whether it is one hour, one day, or more!
• Work outdoors doing practical conservation work with the Ranger Team or the Young Peoples Conservation Group
• Help with survey work, data collection and recording with the Botany or Bird Surveyor Group
• Help to fundraise to support the work of SDS
• Help run events with other volunteers – including running children’s craft activities and games, serving refreshments in the outdoors, leading walks, taking tickets at events and more…
• Litter picking
• Write educational resources, leaflets and text for information boards
• Assist with publicity and communication
• Administrative help with the database

Do you have a skill to offer that could be useful to the scheme – let us know! Even if you do not want to actively get involved in the SDS please get outdoors and enjoy this beautiful area of Sussex Downland!

Discover Wildflowers this June! Join Botanist Jane Willmott on the 20th June to discover the amazing variety of wild flo...
13/06/2026

Discover Wildflowers this June!

Join Botanist Jane Willmott on the 20th June to discover the amazing variety of wild flowers that can be found on the Steyning Downland.

For more information and booking follow the link here- https://guestli.st/813811

11/06/2026
Join acclaimed butterfly expert and joint author of 'The Butterflies of Sussex', Michael Blencowe for a half-day learnin...
11/06/2026

Join acclaimed butterfly expert and joint author of 'The Butterflies of Sussex', Michael Blencowe for a half-day learning about our local butterflies.

This butterfly walk is free!

To book and for more information follow the link here- https://guestli.st/813424

10/06/2026
05/06/2026

This beautiful Sussex calf was born
just 2 week ago now!

This is a lovely reminder that Steyning Downland
Scheme is home for so much life 🐦🫶🌳🐂 A big
thanks so our Grazers and Lookerer volunteers who
are watching over our cattle as they help manage the
grassland.

Please do remember to be considerate of others when
walking round SDS and keep dogs on a lead round our
Sussex Cattle Grazing herd, they are much needed for our conservation work.

Managing this site takes support from people like you!

Consider donating or volunteering at
steyningdownland.org/how-you-can-help/

We are delighted to announce that we have received funding for £15,000 from the Community Fund! We are so grateful to ha...
05/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that we have received funding for £15,000 from the Community Fund! We are so grateful to have been accepted.

This fund will help keep Steyning Downland Scheme's general day to day activities and hard work of the volunteers supported. It's so appreciated!



Bat and Glow Worm Night time walk! 🦇🐛🌱🚶🏿‍♀️Join professional ecologists, Lucy Cressey and Caitlin Laver and local glow-w...
02/06/2026

Bat and Glow Worm Night time walk! 🦇🐛🌱🚶🏿‍♀️

Join professional ecologists, Lucy Cressey and Caitlin Laver and local glow-worm expert, Simon Jackson as we search the Downs for these nocturnal creatures!

For booking and more information follow the link here- https://guestli.st/813748

Address

Steyning High Street
Steyning

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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