National Trust Orchid Talk and Walk from Saddlescombe Farm in June

Early-purple orchids are flowering now on the South Downs and next month the even more beautiful Fragrant Orchids will be in bloom.

Graham Wellfare, Ranger with the National Trust at Saddlescombe farm is leading a walk in June to see these beauties, preceded by an illustrated talk in the learning centre.  Places are limited and the cost is £10.00.  Booking is essential.  A few places remain: details at http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/b2db466a-fdc4-48e8-979f-2fc3df32bdd7/pages/details

For an idea of what you may see on the Downs at this time please see https://sussexrambler.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/fragrant-orchids-in-sussex-today.html

And if you type "orchids" in the search box you will find forty more entries on native orchids.