2026 summer wildlife fair on 31 july, 11am-2pm !
Summer wildlife fair
2026 Summer Wildlife Fair
Friday 31 July from 11am-2pm
A highlight of the Old Brickfield year is its summer wildlife fair. We celebrate the wonderful diversity of nature on the field and encourage children (and grownups) to explore its wildlife. There are nature activities as well as games, crafts - and lots of home made cake!.
Everything is free although small donations are always welcome.
Big bug hunt
Zoologist, Steve Savage, will be leading the annual ‘bug hunt’. Steve is a zoologist, environmental educator and wildlife author with over 35 years’ experience. Under his guidance, 20 different species were identified on the field last year.
stevep.savage@ntlworld.com, https://exploresussexnature.wordpress.com
Willow weaving
In Marianne’s willow weaving workshop, we learn how willow is coppiced and prepared for weaving and make willow dragon flies and swifts to take home. Marianne has been a basketmaker since 2006, using natural materials of foraged hedgerow from the Sussex and Kent landscape.
https://www.craftybasketry.website/, http://www.facebook.com/craftybasketry
Games
Mainly for younger children, the games include fair ground favourites of ‘catch the rat’, skittles, treasure hunts and more. There's also a raffle and lucky dip.
Crafts
Pebble painting and cake decoration .
Refreshments
Soft drinks, cakes, biscuits and fruit
