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.

July 2026

1-31 July - Plastic Free July - An international campaign to raise awareness of the pollution and health risks of plastic. Visit the Plastic Free Foundation website for more information.

Thursday 2 July – Nightjar Walk – 8.45-10.45pm - Conservators of the Ashdown Forest – Booking essential - Free Tickets available on Eventbrite

Saturday 4 July – Friday 10 July – Net Zero Week - A week raising awareness of work the reduce emissions and achieve Net Zero in the UK.

Thursday 16 July – People’s Emergency Briefing –

• Cornerstone Church Uckfield – 6.45-9pm - Free Tickets available via Eventbrite
• The Club Danehill – Please contact the organisers at The Club on their website

Thursday 16 July - 9 August – The Big Butterfly Count - Find out how to take part here!

Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 July - The Big One Hundred - Ashdown Forest – Free Tickets available for those walking or cycling to the Forest. Book tickets on Eventbrite.

Sunday 19 July - Youth Volunteer Group - Conservators of the Ashdown Forest - 12-3pm - Free - Tickets available on Eventbrite

Monday 20 July - People's Emergency Briefing - Crowborough Community Centre - 6.45-9pm - Free tickets available on Eventbrite

Wednesday 22 July – Wealden Climate and Nature Network S.A.F.E.R Workshop - 10am-1pm - Free tickets available on Eventbrite.

26 July – The Big Hundred – Hailsham Town Centre – Times to be announced - Free - No Tickets Required – visit the ‘Explore Wealden’ for more information.

August 2026

Friday 24 July – Sunday 2 August - Love Parks Week – Keep Britain Tidy - Find out more information on the Keep Britain Tidy website.

Saturday 1 August – The Big One Hundred - Sheffield Park 10-4pm – Tickets to Garden required for entry - Find more information on the National Trust website

Thursday 6 August – National Cycle to Work Day - To find out how to get involved visit the Cycle Ways website.

Saturday 8 Aug - The Big One Hundred - Uckfield Weald on the Field – 11am - 7pm - Free - No tickets required - visit the ‘Explore Wealden’ for more information.

Wednesday 12 - Tuesday 18 Aug – National Allotment Week - Find out more about the 'Grow to Learn' theme of this year on the National Allotment Society website.

Sunday 16 August - Youth Volunteer Group - Conservators of the Ashdown Forest - 12-3pm - Free - Tickets available on Eventbrite

Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 August - The Big One Hundred – Herstmonceux Castle – 10-4pm- Tickets to Castle Required for entry. Please see the ‘Explore Wealden’ website for more information.

Thursday 30 July - People's Emergency Briefing - Alfriston Village Hall - Contact the organisers for more information on the National Emergency Briefing website map.

September 2026

1 – 30 Second Hand September - A nationwide campaign by Oxfam to promote reuse, re-wearing and donation of clothes and items to reduce waste and landfill.

Tuesday 1 September – Walk with the Wardens – Ashdown Forest - 10am-12 midday– Broadstone Car Park – Find out more information on the Ashdown Forest Conservators website.

Friday 4 September - People's Emergency Briefing - Furnace Brook - Contact the organisers for more information on the National Emergency Briefing website map.

Monday 14 September - Sunday 20 September - Recycle Week - WRAP - A national campaign to promote recycling and the circular economy - find out more information on the WRAP website.

Friday 18 - Sunday 27 September - The Great British Beach Clean - Marine Conservation Society - Visit the website to find out how to volunteer!

Sunday 20 September - Youth Volunteer Group - Conservators of the Ashdown Forest - 12-3pm - Free - Tickets available 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.