A Sustainable Horsham District

26/06/2026

Hopefully we are heading into cooler weather, but some reminders to help our wildlife in these heatwaves - they are struggling too!

Please think about wildlife in this hot weather

23/06/2026

June saw the celebration of 30 Days Wild - hopefully you were able to get out and enjoy some nature 🌳

A reminder that the 2026 wildlife survey from the Sussex Wildlife Trust is still open - it's only 10 short questions about what you've seen in nature, your concerns for the natural world and highlighting a special species to learn more about 🦫

They will use the results to help guide them in protecting the wildlife and people of Sussex. Click the link in the comment below to complete the survey.

18/06/2026

It’s Clean Air Day!

Domestic transport produces nearly a third of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. However, greenhouse gases aren’t the only pollutants that are produced by our cars. Vehicles also contribute to air pollution, which is toxic to humans and animals, leading to a variety of illnesses, especially respiratory ones.

There are many actions we can take to reduce air pollution. Try walking to work, school, or the shops instead of driving. Not only will you reduce your emissions, but walking also improves your physical and mental wellbeing, reducing your risk of dementia, depression, and cardiovascular diseases, amongst many others. You’ll also save money on fuel!

However, if you’re unable to swap your daily commute to a walk, there are other options you can try:
• Use public transport instead of driving.
• Car share – try driving to work with someone you know or take it in turns to drive the kids to school.
• Work from home an extra day per week instead of going into the office.
• Cycle – this will also keep you fit and active!
• Drive partway to school and walk the last part

By tackling dirty air, we can also boost our local economy as breathing in cleaner air improves our productivity, reduces sick days and helps alleviate the burden on our NHS. 🚶🏽 🧑🏻‍🦽 🚲

17/06/2026

Community leaders in Horsham District are invited to participate in a new Carbon Literacy training course being delivered by Horsham District Council.

If you represent a group within your community and are ready to help build climate action into your group's priorities, this is the course for you.

Carbon literacy training for Community Leaders
Monday 20 July, 8:45am - 5pm
Horsham District Council Offices, Albery House, RH12 2GB

Book your free place today via the link in the comments below

05/06/2026

Won't it be lovely to celebrate nature and wildlife on our new bank notes? You can pick two from each category: Mammals, Birds, and Amphibians/Fish/Insects. Check out the link below to pick your favourites in the consultation 🦔🦉🦋

01/06/2026

Events in June - Welcome to the Horsham District Council Sustainability page! If you are a community group (including Parish councils, churches, and charities) in the District and are hosting an event about sustainability in June, please add the details in the comments below.

29/05/2026

Just like many of us, our wildlife has suffered in the heatwave over the past week - check out some top tips from Plantlife on how to help wildlife in heatwaves 🥵

22/05/2026

Today is International Biodiversity Day - hopefully with the gorgeous weather predicted for this bank holiday weekend, you can find some time to enjoy the biodiversity in Horsham District 🌞

We've already mentioned these plucky migrants on our feed recently, but the return of the ⭐Storrington Swifts ⭐ is one clear example of how relatively modest, local projects have an impact for wildlife across borders.

Over the past six years, our project has funded community groups, parishes and businesses to install almost 200 Swift boxes to replace lost habitat across the Horsham District for these iconic birds, who travel thousands of kilometres from Sub-Saharan Africa to breed.

Photo: Janet Brown



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Did you know? Wilder Horsham District is a partnership between Horsham District Council and Sussex Wildlife Trust?

👉 Find out more about the work of The Wildlife Trusts across the UK to help migratory birds to survive and thrive.

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/leigh-morris/acting-locally-global-impact

21/05/2026

Natural History Live free webinars!

The Field Studies Council are hosting a series of free biodiversity webinars every day next week. These cover a wide range of topics including how to welcome wildlife all year round, how to recognise UK minibeasts, and how to record the nature around us.

Visit their website to sign up now https://orlo.uk/kCiA9