“The Mouse and the Mushroom Blooms”, an educational, whimsical tale with the mushroom kingdom at its centre. The 32-page rhyming story follows a little lost mouse who doesn’t know of her own special magic, so she ventures into the forest to find it. The mushrooms, mycelium and even tiny spores help her on her journey.…
Birds of Prey you can find on Pippingford & the working birds here. Discover fascinating facts on falconry and meet Guido the Chiliean Blue Eagle. Local to Pippinford Park, Ross works with birds of Prey on the Ashdown Forest and is an expert in falcony.
Ecology on the landscape scale in our beautiful part of the world here in Sussex. Ross will be discussing the challenges facing the habitat and how land managers can overcome them and his role in making this happen. One of the greatest tools to help achieve this is the revival of ancient hardy breeds grazing…
A quieter, contemplative session exploring the wisdom of Ashdown Fores: how nature mirrors our patterns, reveals our blind spots, and invites us to let go. Emma: ‘I’ve led through growth, change and burnout. I’ve walked away from a successful career, and built something more aligned with who I really am. Thorp Coaching brings together the…
Find out about native Pine Martens that used to live in Ashdown Forest and how they live. Discover why they disappeared from here and find out what they would need to thrive again. Learn about The South-East Pine Marten Restoration Project which is assessing the feasibility of reintroducing them in Kent and East Sussex –…
Ashdown Forest is an important landscape for many threatened and vunerable species, which many people love to visit just for the chance that they might see something rare and exciting. But what are the bird species that call this place home? This talk explores some of the most impressive, (and some very secretive and hardly…
Come take a walk with an expert guide to see and hear some of the wildlife that call Ashdown Forest its home. Suitable for all ages, a relaxed walk into some of the nearby woods and meadows looking for butterflies, dragonflies, birds and more. With a lifelong passion for watching wildlife and a degree in…
130million years in 30 minutes! A very brief talk about the history of Ashdown Forest. How society and human hand has shaped the Forest to what we know and love today. From an early age Ash has been passionate about wildlife and conservation. Growing up in the Yorkshire countryside provided early experiences that led him…
River Swans are not just a band — they’re a sonic experience. Blending ethereal vocals with lush, textured instrumentation, they craft soundscapes that feel both grounded and dreamlike. At Good Vibrations Society, they bring a wave of heartfelt energy, inviting listeners to slow down, tune in, and feel deeply. With their roots in folk and a…
Meet DJ Bushbby — the powerhouse London‑based UK‑Colombian selector who’s igniting Good Vibrations Society with her extraordinary blend of Afro‑Latin rhythms and club energy. Bushbby is a community‑driven artist who founded platforms like Candela Viva and Epoka, and hosts a bi‑monthly show on Threads Radio, all to spotlight Latinx souls and sounds in the UK scene. What she brings to the…
