Wild Flower
Conservation
Society
Open Day
13th July 2025
Images ©Anne Purkis @southdownsportraits
Join us for a family-friendly day at the WFCS in Stanmer Park. Discover what we do, along with engaging presentations from our excellent speakers on various conservation topics.
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free to attend
Our Polytunnel, Stanmer Park, Brighton
Wildflowers for Sale
All Day
Our plants are available to buy for just £2 per plant. Proceeds from which will enable the work we are doing to further biodiversity.
Our Wildflower Meadow Walk
From 2.45 pm
Sussex is home to many wonderful meadows. Come and learn more about this beautiful and diverse habitat.​​
Refreshments and Stalls
All Day
We have a coffee van selling refreshments and will have additional stalls to be announced.​​
Childrens' Activities
All Day
There will be nature based children’s activities like our 'Bee Facts' trail.
Moth Light Trap Reveal
11.15 am
We will set up a moth trap overnight and will open it up at the beginning of the event to reveal what moth species we’ve attracted.
Talks from Our Excellent Speakers
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Dr Chris Cockel
Conservation Scientist at Millennium Seed Bank
1.30 pm
Dr. Chris Cockel will be sharing insights through a compelling presentation on why this effort matters so deeply for our planet's future, and he will also share more about the incredible work being done at the Millennium Seed Bank in Wakehurst, Kew Gardens.
Sarah Mayfield
Garden Designer
12 pm
Discover the story of 'The Moonshadow Moth Garden', which captivated visitors at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2024 and won the Silver Gilt and the People’s Choice Award. This resilient planting pocket highlighted how gardening with moths in mind can strengthen a garden’s ecosystem.
