The Sustainable Land Project

A series of talks from local people who have a close relationship with the land they work with.

The Sustainable Land Project is a free event featuring a programme of passionate speakers discussing their experience of working harmoniously with the land and the benefits that they achieve as a result.

24th April 2025
RICHARD ASMAN
Owner of Hidden Spring Vineyard

Sunshine on English wine
Hidden Spring are makers of fine English wine who are based in Horam in the heart of East Sussex. The owner Richard, will talk to us about the history of wine making at Hidden Spring, the current sustainability plans at the vineyard and how climate change has catapulted English wines into the global spotlight.

26th June 2025
RACHAEL COLLINS
Head of Horticulture, Babylon Eco

Ecological gardening for wellbeing
How sustainable and ecological gardening practices starts with healthy soil essential to cultivating of a balanced diverse ecosystem and how mindful observation of our gardens can help to manage that balance as well as improve our wellbeing.

Booking open soon!

24th July 2025
MARK INFIELD
Landscape Recovery Manager for Ashdown Forest

From Ashdown to Africa and Back Again
Mark has spent time in Uganda working in the national parks and has bought the conservation skills learnt there back to the Ashdown Forest.

He will discuss how value-based relationships between people, place and nature provide a stronger platform for partnerships to deliver conservation. Mark believes that this is as relevant here as to Africa or Asia.

Booking open soon!

Event details

LOCATION
Held at Babylon Eco Centre, a welcoming destination for food, horticulture and events located on the edge of the Ashdown Forest.

TIMINGS
Arrive at Babylon Eco Centre from 4.30pm. We aim to start each talk at 5.00pm.

COST
This is a free event. Tickets are limited to 50 per event.

Any questions?

Please get in touch with our organiser Rob MacMahon.