South Downs Food & Nature Fest

Welcome to the South Downs Food & Nature Fest!

Join us for an unforgettable one-day event on our regenerative farm, celebrating biodiversity and challenging the way we think about food and farming. Our event features an incredible line up of speakers who are passionate about the environment and sustainable living, plus walks, discussions and shared food. 

Order of the Day:

9.30-10am arrival, registration, teas and coffees
10:00 – Marker Cocker – How Nature Keeps Us Alive + Q&A
11:00 – Roger Morgan Grenville – The Relationship Between our food choices and nature + Q & A
12:00 – Charles Dowding – No Dig for wellness and balance, in garden and body + Q& A
13:00 – Light Lunch
14:15 - Choice of activities:

• Farm Walk with Oliver Hancock
• Heathland Bird Walk with Roger Morgan Grenville
• Foraging Walk with Rich Prideaux
• Moths & Moth Traps with Mark Cocker

16:00 – Interview with Sam Beard: Making the right food decisions when eating out + Q&A
17:00 – Richard Prideaux – Wild Food and Your Brain + Q&A
18:00 – Panel discussion – with 3 of the day’s speakers
18:45 – Bar opens & Book Signing with Speakers
19:45 - Dinner for evening guests

Our Speakers:

• Charles Dowding: " No Dig" guru and author.
• Roger Morgan-Grenville: Nature activist and author, discussing his experiences and advocacy for wildlife.
• Richard Prideaux: Wild food and survival expert, offering tips and stories about foraging and living off the land.
• Sam Beard: Trailblazing & award-winning owner of local West Sussex pub, The Horse Guards Inn.
• Mark Cocker: Renowned nature writer and campaigner, sharing his insights on the natural world.

Join us for an full day of:

• Inspiring Talks
• Panel Discussions
• Forage Walks
• Guided Farm Tours
• Moth Trapping Demo

• Teas/Coffees/Lunch
• Q & A Sessions
• Book Signings
• Drinks with speakers
• Dinner by Woodfire

As the day winds down, enjoy a sumptuous fire-cooked dinner prepared by Woodfire Camping, featuring locally sourced ingredients and meat from our very own farm. It's a perfect opportunity to savour the flavours of the South Downs while connecting with fellow nature enthusiasts.

Don't miss out on this unique celebration of food and nature. Get your tickets now and be part of an inspiring community!