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Beachwatch 2021 Results
The results of the litter surveys carried out by volunteers in Suffolk during 2021, as part of the Marine Conservation Society’s Beachwatch scheme, show that 81.08kg of litter was cleared from the coast & estuaries in the AONB. Most beachwatch events that took place were in September for the Great British Beach Clean. Many individuals…
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CPRE’s Star Count 2022
To celebrate the wonder of starry skies, we’re excited to support CPRE, the countryside charity’s Star Count, a cosmic census to map our view of the night sky. It’s taking place between 26 February – 6 March. A star-filled sky is one of the most magical sights you can see in our countryside and the…
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Nature First Small Grants Scheme
The Greenprint Forum is running a Small Grant Scheme during 2021 and 2022 which is available to voluntary and community groups to apply for funding to support projects that help promote biodiversity in east Suffolk. The Nature First small grants fund is provided by East Suffolk Council on behalf of the East Suffolk Greenprint Forum…
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More than £110,000 of grant funding now available across two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Essex and Suffolk
An annual grants scheme that sees over £110,000 given to community projects across Essex and Suffolk has opened for applications. Communities are invited to apply for grants that are available across two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) six different grant funds in total – in the Coast & Heaths AONB and the Dedham Vale…
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Suffolk Walking Festival 2022
The 14th Suffolk Walking Festival launches on 14 May 2022 with over 70 guided walks over two weeks over some wild countryside, outstanding landscapes, rolling hills, forests, and coastal beauty spots. With lots of weekend, evening and family walks, the programme has accessible, short, medium, long distance walks, and challenging walks. There is something for…