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National Film & Television School @nftsfilmtv.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

The NFTS and @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social are excited to share a selection of short films made by NFTS students on their latest trip to the pioneering rewilding project. Introducing...Trials of a Dung Fly by Lulu Wood More films coming soon! Read more: nfts.co.uk/article/nfts...

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NFTS x Knepp | Trials of a Dung Fly

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Painted lady numbers are set to soar this summer. When Knepp started rewilding creeping thistle grew in metre-high thickets. However, painted ladies arrived in force, laying eggs on the plants. Their caterpillars fed on the leaves, naturally balancing creeping thistle numbers. 📷 David Phillips

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

We make movements powerful by believing in them. No one does that better than our young people. We are proud to be working with the next generation of young leaders, across Sussex and beyond.

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Knepp storks were the stars of Countryfile this week, showcasing their welcome return to Sussex. White storks are one of only two UK bird species whose adults don't call. Instead, they communicate through bill clattering. Pairs clatter to strengthen bonds and to deter predators. 📷 Gary Franklin

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Our Young Guides have explored wild journeys this year. As we prepare to welcome our second cohort, we are catching up with our very first group. Each of our Young Guides has found their own niche, from the White Stork Project and Wild Futures to the Adur River Recovery Project.

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

At Knepp, sunny days bring a buzz—literally. Ecologists Matt and Fleur found so many bees this morning they were hard to count. After two decades of rewilding, the landscape teems with life: deadwood and bare earth offer nesting spots, and no pesticides mean nature keeps balance. 📷Dr Tanya Pennell

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Wake up at Knepp and step straight into the wild. If you're a young ecologist, this is your chance to gain hands-on field skills where rewilding is unfolding beneath your feet. We're partnering with @opwall.bsky.social for summer residentials. Visit their website to learn more and book your place.

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

To lead the way in nature recovery, we need to know where we stand. The Adur River Recovery project is working with farmers and land managers across the catchment to build a blueprint for large-scale landscape restoration. Understanding its living foundations helps us restore it and guide others.

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White Stork Project @whitestorkproject.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

For the first time, a pair of blue tits are nesting at the base of Ania and Bartek’s nest at @kneppwilding.bsky.social! White stork nests are enormous and can become mini ecosystems, hosting a range of small bird species. Providing shelter and an insect-rich environment! 📷 Volunteer Colette

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 12/05/2025

Isabella Tree and Angela Harding win Book of the Year: Children's Non-Fiction (supported by The Week Jr Science + Nature) for Wilding: How to Bring Wildlife Back (Macmillan Children's Books) 🤩 “This will stand the test of time”, pronounced one judge #Nibbies #BritishBookAwards

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White Stork Project @whitestorkproject.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Spirits soared at the White Stork and Nature Revival Festival! Thank you to everyone who came and filled the day with energy, optimism and connection. Moments like these show what’s possible when we come together for wildlife! #StorkNatureFest2025 #Wildlifecelebration

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

This Bank Holiday crowds flocked to Storrington to celebrate the return of white storks to our skies and the growing movement for community-led nature recovery! We marked a proud milestone: Knepp and Storrington becoming the UK’s members of the European Stork Village Network.

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Weald to Waves @wealdtowaves.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

To mark World Bee Day on 20 May, we’re hosting a webinar to celebrate the role of the UK’s 22 million gardens in nature recovery. Join us and the University of Sussex’s Buzz Club, to learn how even the smallest outdoor space can support nature. Book via the link in bio.

Bees buzz around a lupin, credit goes to the Buzz Club.

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Weald to Waves @wealdtowaves.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Weald to Waves are proud to support the #GreatUKWaterBlitz, sending water testing kits to citizen scientists in Kingston parish and the Greenhavens network. With over 3,800 WaterBlitz surveys submitted from 25-28 April, we’re excited to help build a clearer picture of water quality across the UK.

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

At Knepp spring woods bloom differently. In the rewilded ecosystem, bluebells are part of a wildflower patchwork; a sign of disturbance by large herbivores. Tamworth pigs mimic wild boar, disturbing soil where a host of plant species thrive. Instead of a bluebell carpet, the woodlands form a quilt.

Woodland outside a deer fence, where patches of bluebells, scrub, and a range of other species thrive, driven by the disturbance of large herbivores. Inside the fence, away from the hooves and snouts of the herbivores, the bluebells form a monocultural carpet.

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White Stork Project @whitestorkproject.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Huge thanks for your incredible support, we raised a whopping £77,070 in @biggiveorg #GreenMatchFund! 💚 This provides satellite tagging, hosts school visits, unlocks research & maintains livestreaming for the Project. You've made a real impact — thank you! #WhiteStorkProject #Rewilding

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Knepp Wilding @kneppwilding.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

New podcast episode! Penny Green meets with Laura Vaughan-Hirsch of the @whitestorkproject.bsky.social and they talk all things storks - including about the 1st Storrington White Stork and Nature Revival Festival. Listen: knepp.co.uk/wildland-pod... 📷 Gary Franklin @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social

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White Stork Project @whitestorkproject.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

The campaign is now live! From now until 29 April, your donation to the White Stork Project will be doubled via @biggiveorg. Help us reach £25k to unlock £50k for education, livestreams & stork tracking. Donate via the link in bio. #GreenMatchFund #WhiteStorkProject #EarthDay

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White Stork Project @whitestorkproject.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Double your impact! From 22–29 April, every donation to the White Stork Project will be matched by @biggive.bsky.social #GreenMatchFund. Help us reach £25k to unlock £50k for conservation, education, youth engagement & stork tracking! Find out more: tinyurl.com/45hx6478

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White Stork Project @whitestorkproject.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Hatching at @kneppwilding.bsky.social has started! 🐣 Scroll back to 11:33:30 on our YouTube live camera to see the first glimpse of the chick. @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social

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White Stork Project @whitestorkproject.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Ania and Bartek are sitting tight on 4 eggs that are due to hatch any day now! Any guesses when?🤞🪺 We're keeping a close eye on their progress on the live cam, keep up to date with them on our YouTube channel (link in bio) @kneppwilding.bsky.social @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Calling all Sussex naturalists aged 18-25: join our Wild Futures programme as a Young Guide! Lead visits at @kneppwilding.bsky.social and engage youth along the @wealdtowaves.bsky.social corridor. This paid, part-time placement offers training and hands-on experience. Learn more via link in bio!

Young people listen to a guided walk around Knepp with pigs in the background.

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

We’re excited the long-awaited natural history GCSE has been confirmed, inspiring young people to connect with the environment and gain the knowledge to protect it. Our new ‘100-mile classroom’ in the Weald to Waves corridor will bring this learning to life through local nature projects and farms.

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

We are delighted to celebrate Storrington and Knepp joining the European Stork Villages Network at the UK's first ever White Stork & Nature Revival Festival! Come along to this family friendly event hosted by Storrington and Sullington Parish Council to celebrate all things nature. buff.ly/mRzMP1t

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The White Stork Project
White Stork and Nature Revival Festival
Hosted by Storrington and Sullington Parish Council
5 May 2025
Chanctonbury
Leisure Centre
RH20 4BG
10:30 - 16:30
Free entry, family friendly, live music, guest speakers, nature based activities, information stalls, local food, local artists

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

We are delighted to announce this happy news that we’ve been incubating! In collaboration with Storrington village & @kneppwilding.bsky.social, the @whitestorkproject.bsky.social has joined the European Stork Village network, the first in the UK, helping to combat habitat loss and boost populations

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Could you and your dog be River Ambassadors? Discover how you can help restore the River Adur—one dog walk at a time. Learn more in our bio!

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

This week, we met with the DEFRA Minister for Nature to discuss projects driving nature recovery. From Adur River Recovery, a farmer-led river health initiative, to the @wealdtowaves.bsky.social corridor and scrubland's carbon capture potential, all shaping the future of landscape recovery.

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White Stork Project @whitestorkproject.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

The first egg of 2025 has arrived! Last night Ania laid her first egg at 23:36, marking the start of an EGGciting season! 🥚 @kneppwilding.bsky.social Stay tuned for more action on the live stream over on our YouTube channel (link in bio) 🎥☀️

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Rach Bicker @rachbicker.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

And that’s a wrap on #ScrublandSuperheroes! Our final task at Wowo Campsite saw 18 people planting 1,500 shrubs of 15 native species, helping kick start the creation of a new scrubland mosaic. A huge thank you to all who took part 🌳🕊️🐍🪲🍒🐛🪵🍄‍🟫🌼 @wealdtowaves.bsky.social @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social

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Rach Bicker @rachbicker.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Another 250 native shrub whips in the ground 🌳💪🏻☀️ boosting scrubland diversity at Cuckoo Camp in Climping. It’s Greenfinch heaven here. Great fun to have a drone out too! One more big effort to go l…. @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social @wealdtowaves.bsky.social #scrublandsuperheroes #habitatrestoration

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Weald to Waves @wealdtowaves.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Our first BioBox has been delivered to our Community Champions, Greening Steyning! Packed with ecological surveying equipment—from bat detectors to binoculars—each piece offers opportunities to get involved and helps us better understand the wildlife and habitats along the Weald to Waves corridor.

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Beavers have been given the green light to get out there and restore our waterways! These natural engineers freely create wetlands that filter water, reduce floods & boost biodiversity. They once thrived in our landscape and will now help to shape a resilient, sustainable Sussex. 📸 David Plummer

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White Stork Project @whitestorkproject.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Exciting to have ITV Meridian visit the storks at @kneppwilding.bsky.social! 🎥 Check out their feature on the White Stork Project⬇️ youtu.be/Y3wB7PYf-LU?... #WhiteStorks #Rewilding #Knepp @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social

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ITV Storks Feb 2025

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Weald to Waves @wealdtowaves.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

The Weald to Waves team recently enjoyed a sunny day visiting the William Robinson Gravetye Charity in the northern part of the corridor. The charity manages William Robinson's estate, a pioneer in 'wild' gardening. They engage groups in nature education and habitat creation through work parties.

5 people and a dog stand in a sunny field looking towards the camera smiling.

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Weald to Waves @wealdtowaves.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Last weekend, we were thrilled to connect with so many nature enthusiasts at the Sussex Biological Recorders' Seminar 2025! It was a great opportunity to showcase our BioBoxes and hear inspiring talks from other nature recovery projects. Thank you to @lbfew.bsky.social for supporting this project.

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Frosty mornings may be lingering but spring is certainly stirring! @wealdtowaves.bsky.social BioBoxes monitoring kits will soon be out in communities, our #WildFutures team is set for a surge in school visits, and our nest cam at Knepp is live streaming the start of white stork breeding season.

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White Stork Project @whitestorkproject.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Good morning from Ania and Bartek! @kneppwilding.bsky.social A wonderful start to the week with these two making the most of the morning sun!☀️ Keep up with the action 24/7 on our YouTube channel (link in bio)🎥 #mondayfeeling #knepp #wildlife

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Weald to Waves @wealdtowaves.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Join Paul Stevens as he shares his expertise on protecting Swifts, Swallows, Sand & House Martins. Explore the ecology and importance of these iconic birds, with practical tips on making your homes, parishes, and land holdings a welcoming habitat. First of the two talks tomorrow: ow.ly/QX6p50V1aMm

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Join us for a talk with Paul Stevens on Swift, Swallow, Sand and House Martin Conservation. Dates: Tuesday 18th in Barcombe and Thursday 27th in Midhurst.
Each ticket is £5, visit the link in our bio to find the Eventbrite pages to book your place.

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White Stork Project @whitestorkproject.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Happy Valentine's day! Have you seen Ania (GB5B) and Bartek (GB18) celebrating on the live cam? ❤️ @kneppwilding.bsky.social They've been busy, from nest building and bonding behaviour to mating. Looking promising for another successful breeding season! 🥚 Tune in 24/7! (link in bio)

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Knepp Wilding @kneppwilding.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

It's International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Knepp’s story of nature restoration is underpinned by science, and we have some incredible scientists in our team. We asked some of them who had inspired them and why. Read more: knepp.co.uk/2025/02/the-... #February11 #IDWGS #WomeninScience

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Weald to Waves @wealdtowaves.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Cold morning yesterday, but warmed by partnerships at Wiston Estate! Ian Rogers and Gareth Williams from Weald to Waves met Penny Green, Wiston's new ecologist. The nearby Lapwing plot, funded by Farming in Protected Landscapes, is in its first year, aiming to boost lapwing and wader populations.

Gareth Williams, Ian Rogers, and Penny Green take a selfie with Wiston Estate in the background.

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White Stork Project @whitestorkproject.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Some heartwarming behaviour from our ground-nesting, non-flying storks. As they begin to pair up they have been seen bringing fresh nesting material and displaying to each other.🪺 Huge thanks to dedicated volunteer, Kevin, who undertakes the management of camera trap footage and analysis! 🎥

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Weald to Waves @wealdtowaves.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

There are many exciting success stories from land managers, gardeners, and conservationists, both large and small, across Sussex and beyond. We are thrilled to launch our Weald to Waves events calendar to share knowledge and experience across our corridor! Find more details via our bio link.

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Weald to Waves Events Calendar Launches.

We are thrilled to be bringing monthly in-person talks and events for our network to come together to learn and share experiences. Join us for:

Swift, Swallow, Sand and House Martin Conservation
Speaker: Paul Stevens
Dates: Tues 18th (Barcombe) and Thurs 27th February (Midhurst)

My Blooming Wilderness
Speaker: David Plummer
Date: Mon 24th March (Worthing)

We are really excited to hear from Paul and David, and we hope that we can use these and future events to inspire and support others.

Keep your eyes open for more events from us and our partners soon. We hope to see you there!

Each ticket is £5, visit the link in our bio to find the Eventbrite pages to book your place.

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Knepp Wildland Foundation’s Wild Futures programme inspires the next generation through training, education, research and jobs. A recent visit from Our Lady of Sion School to @kneppwilding saw students explore tracks, map habitats, find antlers and spot a Kingfisher! 📷Andrew Taylor & Ryan Greaves

A Kingfisher sitting in a tree with a fish in it's mouth.

A group of students look out over a lake, pointing into the distance.

Two students hold a deer antler in the woods.

5 photos, the top two show animal prints in the mud, the bottom three show samples.

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

After a winter break, our live stork camera is back just in time for breeding season! Join the livestream on YouTube to stay up to date with activity at the nest. We’re excited to start the stream earlier this year to capture nesting and mating behaviour. @whitestorkproject.bsky.social

Two white storks sit on the top of a big nest with blue sky in the background.

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Weald to Waves @wealdtowaves.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

We are Weald to Waves, creating a nature recovery corridor across Sussex, connecting fragmented landscapes to boost biodiversity, capture carbon, enhance food production, and enrich rural economies. Led by land managers, we collaborate with councils, gardeners, charities, schools, and communities.

A map of Sussex showing a plan for a 100-mile long wildlife corridor from Ashdown Forest through Knepp along 3 major rivers and into the sea.

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White Stork Project @whitestorkproject.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Hello Bluesky! We're the White Stork Project, working collaboratively with private landowners and conservation organisations to return White Storks to Southern England. Follow us for the latest news on our resident storks, migration stories and project updates! #whitestorkproject #conservation

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Weald to Waves @wealdtowaves.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Get involved in nature recovery locally! Join a Scrubland Superheroes volunteering day to help restore Sussex’s scrubland. No experience needed, and free tea, coffee, and snacks provided. It’s a great way to support nature alongside like-minded people. #NatureRecovery #Sussex #Volunteer

Upcoming dates:

Saturday Feb 8th: Hedge planting and scrubland creation, Sharpthorne
Wednesday Feb 19th: Scrubland planting and tree protection, Henfield
Friday Feb 28th: Scrubland planting and tree protection, Wiston
Tuesday March 4th: Scrubland planting and tree protection, Littlehampton

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Knepp Wildland Foundation @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

White Stork Project has recorded mating activity at @kneppwilding a couple of days earlier than last year! Such a positive start to the breeding season, with first eggs likely in early March. Our much-loved live camera will launch v soon so get ready for 24/7 stork streaming! 📷 Silla @freshairgal

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Rach Bicker @rachbicker.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Something a bit different - last Wednesday we joined in a Juniper translocation mission with South Downs NP and Steyning Downland Volunteers… Some rare Sussex scrub in a wrong (doomed) place now moved to a safe place, got our fingers crossed it takes #scrublandsuperheroes #wealdtowaves

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