This site is your gateway to the remarkable natural environment of Hastings and St Leonards. With a network of seven Local Nature Reserves, formal parks and other greenspaces throughout the town there is a rich diversity of wildlife, landscapes and history to explore.

Discover our Wildlife area for details of the fauna and flora to be found in and around Hastings

Explore our Green Spaces area for a wealth of information about our nature reserves, parks and other green spaces including location and access information and details of the habitats and wildlife to be found in each site.
Use our Sightings area to report or search for wildlife sightings around Hastings. Recent reported sightings include:

It's a quiet time for birds, but Ecclesbourne Meadow is well worth a visit to admire the yellow spikes of Dyer... Read More
Yesterday at Pett the NE wind had brought the first returning shorebirds;a green sandpiper and 2 greenshank at... Read More
Two Swallows seen at South Saxons Wetland site yesterday afternoon.
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There heve been plenty of field digger wasps flying about the ditches in the mornings, and a nice wasp beetle ... Read More
The fourth weekend in May saw the summer start, glorious sun greeting a stream of families keen to complete the Rangers hidden tra... Read More
The recent work in Warren Glen to remove gorse, bracken and bracken litter may seem drastic but the results can be even more spect... Read More
Get fit whilst helping the rangers with a specific conservation task. No previous experience necessary. Wear suitable clothing and... Read More