Upcoming Sustainability Events

There are lots of exciting climate and sustainability events happening across Wealden and the wider Sussex, as well as national campaigns. Everyone is welcome to join in!

Do you want to add your community event to this list? Email us at sustainability@wealden.gov.uk

Please note: This list is not exhaustive. Events are organised externally and may change. Always check the event link for the most up-to-date details.

April 2026

Tuesday 14 April - Pros and Cons on EV (free in person) session with Energy Saving Trust and Sussex EVs - 6.30-7.30pm - Hailsham Civic Centre - Book Free space on Eventbrite

Thursday 16 April - Walk with the Wardens - St Johns Car Park - 10-12 midday - Conservators of the Ashdown Forest

Saturday 18 April - Forest Row Repair Café - 10-1pm - Community Centre

Sunday 19 April - Youth Volunteer Group - 12-3pm - Conservators of the Ashdown Forest - Book Free Spaces on Eventbrite

Wednesday 22 April - Earth Day - Our Power, Our Planet - Get involved in this global day of action!

Friday 24 April - Thursday 30 April - The Big River Watch (Rivers Trust) - Help to survey your local river - get involved for free!

Monday 27 April - 3 May - National Gardening Week - A celebration of UK gardening - Visit their website to find out more!

Tuesday 28 April - Power Station Screening with Q+A Panel (OVESCO and Energise Sussex Coast) - Hailsham Pavilion - Buy Tickets on Hailsham Pavilion website

Wednesday 29 April - Stop Food Waste Day - The largest single day of global action against food waste

May 2026

1 - 31 May - No Mow May (Plantlife) - A month of no cutting of lawns to help promote biodiversity and habitats for wildlife

Thursday 14 May - Power Station Screening 2:15pm and 7.30pm - Hailsham Pavilion - Buy Tickets on Hailsham Pavilion website

Sunday 17 May - Youth Volunteer Group - 12-3pm - Conservators of the Ashdown Forest - Book Free Spaces on Eventbrite

Wednesday 20 May - World Bee Day - Find information on how to support bees on the British Beekeepers Association Website

June 2026

Saturday 30 May - 7 June - National Children's Gardening Week

1 - 30 June - 30 Days Wild (Sussex Wildlife Trust) - A month long challenge to connect with nature each day of June!

Wednesday 3 June - World Bike Day

Saturday 6 June - Sunday 14th June - Great Big Green Week - Bringing together communities across the UK for Climate Action

Tuesday 9 June - Monday 15 June - Bike Week - Run by Cycling UK to celebrate cycling as a sustainable form of transport across the UK

Tuesday 16 June - World Refill Day - Join the global Refill Revolution to reduce single use plastic and pollution

Sunday 21 June - Youth Volunteer Group - 12-3pm - Conservators of the Ashdown Forest - Book Free Spaces on Eventbrite

(More events coming soon – check back for updates!)

Take part in national sustainability and climate campaigns, they are a great way to get involved even if you can’t attend local events.

We have listed many of these national campaigns on this page. But for dates and details please check the campaign websites.