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Open Day
13th July 2025

A purple flower logo with a long stem.
A purple flower logo with a long stem.
A pattern of repeating green flowers.
Portrait of a Women in a Polytunnel holding Flowers.

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

A pattern of repeating green flowers.
A pattern of repeating green flowers.
A pattern of repeating green flowers.

Talks from Our Excellent Speakers

A pattern of repeating green flowers.
A pattern of repeating green flowers.
Portrait of a Man in a shirt.
Dr Chris Cockel
Conservation Scientist at Millennium Seed Bank
1.30 pm 

Dr. Chris Cockle 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.

​Michael Blencowe
Naturalist, Writer and Wildlife Guide
2.30 pm

Discover the incredible importance of our nation's meadows for butterflies and pollinators through Michael's talk, called 'The Butterflies of a Wild Flower Meadow.'

Portait of a Man leaning againest a tree.

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.

Portrait of a Women in a garden
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