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In spring 2024 a unique trial rewilding project was taking place at the Railway Land Nature Reserve in Lewes. Local people were gathering at a trial plot and harnessing their dogs with seed-filled backpacks to mimic the seed-dispersing role of extinct wolves. Organized by the Railway Land Wildlife Trust and funded by Ouse Valley Climate Action, the initiative aimed to restore biodiversity in a degraded area of the nature reserve and engage with local people who might not normally connect with the work of the Trust.
What followed next shocked everybody involved - a six week whirlwind of national and international press coverage that changed everything. In this fascinating and often amusing presentation, project lead Dylan Walker tells the story of the 'Walking in the footsteps of Wolves' project.
He also asks us all an important question: How can we initiate more community-led rewilding projects that increase biodiversity, foster cultural connections to nature, and encourage a shared responsibility for caring for our environment?. If you love seeds or dogs, or just listening to a good story, this talk is for you!
About Dylan:
Dylan Walker is an ecologist and start-up entrepreneur specialising in building partnerships for impactful nature conservation. An advocate for rewilding, with experience as a terrestrial and marine scientist, Dylan runs community rewilding workshops, develops wildlife networks, organises citizen science initiatives and is the co-founder of three successful nature conservation charities. Named by BBC Wildlife as a key influencer in British wildlife conservation, Dylan’s latest project - People’s Park for Nature - is a network of interconnected green and blue spaces managed by or for local communities to restore nature and foster a deeper connection with it. Dylan runs an ecological consultancy called Wilderlife and often assists the Railway Land Wildlife Trust with its portfolio of community-focused wildlife initiatives
Access Info: Talks take place at the Open Market, which has step-free access and a disabled toilet. The venue is partially-open and does get cold, so please bring extra layers with you!
Date & Time
Sun, Feb 2, 2025 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Venue Details
Open Market
Marshalls RowBrighton and Hove, East Sussex BN1 4JU
