Out with the Butts Lane Meadow volunteers and @southdownsnp.bsky.social volunteers doing meadow management and making scrapes for bees 🐝. #EastbourneDownland #ChangingChalk
April 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Out with the Butts Lane Meadow volunteers and @southdownsnp.bsky.social volunteers doing meadow management and making scrapes for bees 🐝. #EastbourneDownland #ChangingChalk
🎉🎉 Huge congratulations to Kayleigh Hibberd - winner of the Early Career Archaeologist Award at the Archaeological Achievement Awards! 🏆
#ChangingChalk @nationaltrust.org.uk
@archaeologyuk.bsky.social @royalarchinst.bsky.social
#ChangingChalk @nationaltrust.org.uk
@archaeologyuk.bsky.social @royalarchinst.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
🎉🎉 Huge congratulations to Kayleigh Hibberd - winner of the Early Career Archaeologist Award at the Archaeological Achievement Awards! 🏆
#ChangingChalk @nationaltrust.org.uk
@archaeologyuk.bsky.social @royalarchinst.bsky.social
#ChangingChalk @nationaltrust.org.uk
@archaeologyuk.bsky.social @royalarchinst.bsky.social
Volunteering this morning for #ChangingChalk at Butts Brow Meadow. Scrub clearing to restore the chalk grassland
February 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Volunteering this morning for #ChangingChalk at Butts Brow Meadow. Scrub clearing to restore the chalk grassland
Nice to get back doing some informal teaching! I did a walk for #ChangingChalk at Butts Meadow this morning, using keys to identify trees in winter ( Using twigs and bud features)
February 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Nice to get back doing some informal teaching! I did a walk for #ChangingChalk at Butts Meadow this morning, using keys to identify trees in winter ( Using twigs and bud features)
This morning we're sharing this stunning aerial view of #FrogFirle in the flooded Cuckmere Valley, in E Sussex. The earthworks of the medieval settlement have recently been investigated as part of #ChangingChalk - find out more: heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRec...
📷Ian in London
📷Ian in London
February 26, 2026 at 10:13 AM
This morning we're sharing this stunning aerial view of #FrogFirle in the flooded Cuckmere Valley, in E Sussex. The earthworks of the medieval settlement have recently been investigated as part of #ChangingChalk - find out more: heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRec...
📷Ian in London
📷Ian in London
On a rather damp pond surveying course today run by @southdownsnp.bsky.social Rangers Tom and Kim and funded by #ChangingChalk. Using the Freshwater Habitats Trust form, we can survey the dew ponds restored or created under the National Lottery Heritage Fund @nationallottery.bsky.social
January 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
On a rather damp pond surveying course today run by @southdownsnp.bsky.social Rangers Tom and Kim and funded by #ChangingChalk. Using the Freshwater Habitats Trust form, we can survey the dew ponds restored or created under the National Lottery Heritage Fund @nationallottery.bsky.social
Out doing some meadow management with a scythe this morning with #ChangingChalk on Butts Lane Meadow. Scythes are surprisingly useful for managing aggressive grasses!
May 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Out doing some meadow management with a scythe this morning with #ChangingChalk on Butts Lane Meadow. Scythes are surprisingly useful for managing aggressive grasses!
Chalk grassland is an ancient ecosystem shaped by humans and our livestock, that now needs our care 🌻🐑
Our Millennium Seed Bank UK team are part of a huge collaboration - #ChangingChalk - in which we're testing the power of seeds for restoration 🌱 #MSB25
Get involved 👇
www.kew.org/read-and-wat...
Our Millennium Seed Bank UK team are part of a huge collaboration - #ChangingChalk - in which we're testing the power of seeds for restoration 🌱 #MSB25
Get involved 👇
www.kew.org/read-and-wat...
October 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Chalk grassland is an ancient ecosystem shaped by humans and our livestock, that now needs our care 🌻🐑
Our Millennium Seed Bank UK team are part of a huge collaboration - #ChangingChalk - in which we're testing the power of seeds for restoration 🌱 #MSB25
Get involved 👇
www.kew.org/read-and-wat...
Our Millennium Seed Bank UK team are part of a huge collaboration - #ChangingChalk - in which we're testing the power of seeds for restoration 🌱 #MSB25
Get involved 👇
www.kew.org/read-and-wat...
Amazing what can be achieved with lots of people in a single day. Over 40 people clearing scrub from remnant chalk grassland. Two vol groups from @southdownsnp.bsky.social plus @nationaltrust.org.uk vols plus local people. Huge bonfire loaded by tractor #ChangingChalk
February 19, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Amazing what can be achieved with lots of people in a single day. Over 40 people clearing scrub from remnant chalk grassland. Two vol groups from @southdownsnp.bsky.social plus @nationaltrust.org.uk vols plus local people. Huge bonfire loaded by tractor #ChangingChalk
@natsca.bsky.social Speaking Friday 9th. Delighted to be sharing the research, creative community words & reflections on my #NationalTrust funded #ChangingChalk initiative. What is revealed about the nature of #naturalhistorycollections through our senses & #equitable shared experiences? #NatSCA2025
April 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
@natsca.bsky.social Speaking Friday 9th. Delighted to be sharing the research, creative community words & reflections on my #NationalTrust funded #ChangingChalk initiative. What is revealed about the nature of #naturalhistorycollections through our senses & #equitable shared experiences? #NatSCA2025
The #ChangingChalk project, led by @nationaltrust.org.uk and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund is a project we're proud to play a part in!
Join Cate Blanchett, Kew's Ambassador for Wakehurst, on a seed collecting mission at a chalk grassland site 🎧👇
Join Cate Blanchett, Kew's Ambassador for Wakehurst, on a seed collecting mission at a chalk grassland site 🎧👇
Unearthed: The need for seeds
A special series of Kew’s award-winning podcast with Kew’s Ambassador for Wakehurst, Cate Blanchett celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst.
www.kew.org
October 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The #ChangingChalk project, led by @nationaltrust.org.uk and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund is a project we're proud to play a part in!
Join Cate Blanchett, Kew's Ambassador for Wakehurst, on a seed collecting mission at a chalk grassland site 🎧👇
Join Cate Blanchett, Kew's Ambassador for Wakehurst, on a seed collecting mission at a chalk grassland site 🎧👇
Today is the 30th birthday of the National Lottery & we would like to say a huge 'Thank You' to everyone who plays the National Lottery for supporting heritage & archaeology projects, past & present.
📷 National Trust
#NationalLottery30 #WanstoneRediscovered #ChangingChalk #InspiredbyKnole
📷 National Trust
#NationalLottery30 #WanstoneRediscovered #ChangingChalk #InspiredbyKnole
November 19, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Today is the 30th birthday of the National Lottery & we would like to say a huge 'Thank You' to everyone who plays the National Lottery for supporting heritage & archaeology projects, past & present.
📷 National Trust
#NationalLottery30 #WanstoneRediscovered #ChangingChalk #InspiredbyKnole
📷 National Trust
#NationalLottery30 #WanstoneRediscovered #ChangingChalk #InspiredbyKnole
We’re proud to share the film from #FarmGreenDig 2025 youtu.be/fVauqBRVK-A?...
Supported by the National Trust, The South Downs and the #ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme, and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. #Heritagefunduk #ChangingChalk #FarmGreenDig
Supported by the National Trust, The South Downs and the #ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme, and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. #Heritagefunduk #ChangingChalk #FarmGreenDig
Bevendean Farm Film
YouTube video by Phil Rose
youtu.be
December 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We’re proud to share the film from #FarmGreenDig 2025 youtu.be/fVauqBRVK-A?...
Supported by the National Trust, The South Downs and the #ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme, and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. #Heritagefunduk #ChangingChalk #FarmGreenDig
Supported by the National Trust, The South Downs and the #ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme, and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. #Heritagefunduk #ChangingChalk #FarmGreenDig
Some great pictures shared by our volunteers over the past few days in Bevendean through the #changingchalk @nationaltrustarchaeology project with @brightonhovearch and @brightonyac.
DM to get involved! #archaeology #findsfriday
DM to get involved! #archaeology #findsfriday
June 29, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Some great pictures shared by our volunteers over the past few days in Bevendean through the #changingchalk @nationaltrustarchaeology project with @brightonhovearch and @brightonyac.
DM to get involved! #archaeology #findsfriday
DM to get involved! #archaeology #findsfriday
@natsca.blog @nationaltrust @WritingOurLegacy really looking forward to speaking tomorrow 9th May at the #NatSCA conference in #Manchester discussing how #storying with #naturalhistorycollections makes a difference when working equitably with #community & #decolonising #changingchalk approaches.
May 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
@natsca.blog @nationaltrust @WritingOurLegacy really looking forward to speaking tomorrow 9th May at the #NatSCA conference in #Manchester discussing how #storying with #naturalhistorycollections makes a difference when working equitably with #community & #decolonising #changingchalk approaches.
Frog Firle: Season 2 – Digging Deeper into the Past!
Monday 15 - Friday 19 September 2025
DM to get involved!
Led by the @nationaltrust.org.uk #changingchalk connects nature, people and heritage to restore lost habitats, bring histories to life and offer new experiences in the outdoors
Monday 15 - Friday 19 September 2025
DM to get involved!
Led by the @nationaltrust.org.uk #changingchalk connects nature, people and heritage to restore lost habitats, bring histories to life and offer new experiences in the outdoors
September 8, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Frog Firle: Season 2 – Digging Deeper into the Past!
Monday 15 - Friday 19 September 2025
DM to get involved!
Led by the @nationaltrust.org.uk #changingchalk connects nature, people and heritage to restore lost habitats, bring histories to life and offer new experiences in the outdoors
Monday 15 - Friday 19 September 2025
DM to get involved!
Led by the @nationaltrust.org.uk #changingchalk connects nature, people and heritage to restore lost habitats, bring histories to life and offer new experiences in the outdoors
Yesterday I attended a friend's birthday tea party and I discovered there is a National Heritage funded #rewilding project right on my doorstep at Waterhall. Heartening to see. thelivingcoast.org.uk/project/chan... #changingchalk
Changing Chalk – wilding Waterhall - The Living Coast
Restoring chalk grassland, improving biodiversity and supporting public engagement on a former golf course.
thelivingcoast.org.uk
March 2, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Yesterday I attended a friend's birthday tea party and I discovered there is a National Heritage funded #rewilding project right on my doorstep at Waterhall. Heartening to see. thelivingcoast.org.uk/project/chan... #changingchalk
🤞
#MarshAwards #CommunityArchaeology #YouthEngagement #InclusiveHeritage #SocialValue #ArchaeologyUK #ChangingChalk #BrightonAnd
#MarshAwards #CommunityArchaeology #YouthEngagement #InclusiveHeritage #SocialValue #ArchaeologyUK #ChangingChalk #BrightonAnd
June 24, 2026 at 5:11 AM
I am incredibly proud to announce that our Bevendean Farm Green Dig poster won the competition at yesterday’s Sussex Archaeology Symposium!
#CommunityArchaeology #SocialImpact #SussexHeritage #ChangingChalk #DiversityInHeritage #MentalWellbeing #NationalTrust
#CommunityArchaeology #SocialImpact #SussexHeritage #ChangingChalk #DiversityInHeritage #MentalWellbeing #NationalTrust
March 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM
I am incredibly proud to announce that our Bevendean Farm Green Dig poster won the competition at yesterday’s Sussex Archaeology Symposium!
#CommunityArchaeology #SocialImpact #SussexHeritage #ChangingChalk #DiversityInHeritage #MentalWellbeing #NationalTrust
#CommunityArchaeology #SocialImpact #SussexHeritage #ChangingChalk #DiversityInHeritage #MentalWellbeing #NationalTrust
So good to catch up with colleagues from BHCC, BHFP, and the SDNPA. It takes a village (or a city and a national park!) to make landscape-scale change happen. 🤝✨
#ChangingChalk #SouthDowns #NatureRecovery #Brighton #Lewes
#ChangingChalk #SouthDowns #NatureRecovery #Brighton #Lewes
March 5, 2026 at 8:47 PM
So good to catch up with colleagues from BHCC, BHFP, and the SDNPA. It takes a village (or a city and a national park!) to make landscape-scale change happen. 🤝✨
#ChangingChalk #SouthDowns #NatureRecovery #Brighton #Lewes
#ChangingChalk #SouthDowns #NatureRecovery #Brighton #Lewes
And the impact? Skills, confidence, wellbeing, pride, connection — all strengthened through shared discovery.
Supported by the National Trust, The South Downs and the #ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme #archaeodiscovery #localhertiage #communityarchaeology #FarmGreenDigProject
Supported by the National Trust, The South Downs and the #ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme #archaeodiscovery #localhertiage #communityarchaeology #FarmGreenDigProject
January 9, 2026 at 8:56 AM
And the impact? Skills, confidence, wellbeing, pride, connection — all strengthened through shared discovery.
Supported by the National Trust, The South Downs and the #ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme #archaeodiscovery #localhertiage #communityarchaeology #FarmGreenDigProject
Supported by the National Trust, The South Downs and the #ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme #archaeodiscovery #localhertiage #communityarchaeology #FarmGreenDigProject
Nearly 8,000 finds were uncovered.
And the impact? Skills, confidence, wellbeing, pride, connection — all strengthened through shared discovery.
Supported by the National Trust, The South Downs and the #ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme, and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
And the impact? Skills, confidence, wellbeing, pride, connection — all strengthened through shared discovery.
Supported by the National Trust, The South Downs and the #ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme, and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
January 7, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Nearly 8,000 finds were uncovered.
And the impact? Skills, confidence, wellbeing, pride, connection — all strengthened through shared discovery.
Supported by the National Trust, The South Downs and the #ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme, and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
And the impact? Skills, confidence, wellbeing, pride, connection — all strengthened through shared discovery.
Supported by the National Trust, The South Downs and the #ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme, and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Supported by The National Trust South Downs and the #ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme, and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players. #Heritagefunduk #ChangingChalk #FarmGreenDig
December 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Supported by The National Trust South Downs and the #ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme, and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players. #Heritagefunduk #ChangingChalk #FarmGreenDig
So excited to see this. Kayleigh has been an incredible support and dear friend to Brighton Young Archaeologists Club, and ourselves at Archaeodiscovery during our #ChangingChalk #Heritagefunduk #communityarchaeology dig at Bevendean Farm Green this past year. The recent conference in Lewes was fab!
🎉🎉 Huge congratulations to Kayleigh Hibberd - winner of the Early Career Archaeologist Award at the Archaeological Achievement Awards! 🏆
#ChangingChalk @nationaltrust.org.uk
@archaeologyuk.bsky.social @royalarchinst.bsky.social
#ChangingChalk @nationaltrust.org.uk
@archaeologyuk.bsky.social @royalarchinst.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
So excited to see this. Kayleigh has been an incredible support and dear friend to Brighton Young Archaeologists Club, and ourselves at Archaeodiscovery during our #ChangingChalk #Heritagefunduk #communityarchaeology dig at Bevendean Farm Green this past year. The recent conference in Lewes was fab!
Brighton and Hove Archaeological Society, Bevendean History Group, Archaeodiscovery, Brighton YAC, and the #ChangingChalk gang from National Trust. Amongst others. I feel so very privileged to have spent the past two weeks amongst such expertise, and genuine authentic souls.
June 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Brighton and Hove Archaeological Society, Bevendean History Group, Archaeodiscovery, Brighton YAC, and the #ChangingChalk gang from National Trust. Amongst others. I feel so very privileged to have spent the past two weeks amongst such expertise, and genuine authentic souls.