# Event Details - **Event Name**: Overgrowth South 2026 - Youth Rewilding Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Overgrowth is a gathering for young people to connect and build our collective capacity as environmental stewardsAbout this EventAbout OvergrowthOvergrowth South is a youth rewilding summit hosting by Youngwilders in collaboration with the Knepp Wildland Foundation. Overgrowth exists to allow young people (18-30) to teach, inspire and help each other build our generation's capacity as environmental stewards.This year, Overgrowth will take place across two days at the Knepp Estate, with camping in the Wild Futures educational camping area at the heart of Knepp's rewilding project. There will be discussions, walks, talks, workshops, games, show and tells, spaces to unwind, peer learning and a host of other elements. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7466a2b0-98d7-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1110-h740-dc281808-gmir.jpg About KneppKnepp Wildland is a 3,500 acre estate in West Sussex, and one of the most significant and successful rewilding experiments in the world. Since 2001, the land – once intensively farmed - has been managed in line with rewilding principles, and has seen massive increases in biodiversity, with rare species like turtle doves, nightingales and purple emperor butterflies seeing nationally unique bouncebacks. It’s a thrilling window into the thrumming, life-rich environment that would have characterised our countryside before major human disruption, and that with careful work could characterise our countryside again in the decades to come.About Youngwilders and the ‘Overgrowth’ InitiativeYoungwilders is a non-profit doing youth-led nature recovery work. Our mission is to accelerate UK nature recovery and (2) involving young people in the process and movement.‘Overgrowth’ is a space for wild ideas - bringing people together to reconnect with nature, each other and our role as environmental stewards. Through big events, a zine and online sessions, we explore creative, fun, and unconventional ways to grow our capacity for shaping a wilder, more connected future. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/74b02ed0-98d7-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w904-h740-dcd8d8d8-gmir.jpg What to expectOvergrowth is a space for young people to lead the conversation around the state of nature in the UK. Everything across the weekend will be led by young people 30 and under! There will be talks on a variety of nature and conservation topics, with speakers varying from up-and-coming to major players. There will also be a series of youth-led workshops, ranging from sessions on field ID skills, bird, bat and moth walks to activities focused around nature-based arts and crafts. The Saturday walks will be run by the Knepp Wildland Foundation's Young Guides and will give you a chance to experience Knepp’s rich mosaic of habitats and the critters that inhabit them. You will also have the opportunity to explore Knepp on foot in a less guided capacity throughout the weekend. Aside from the organised activities, Overgrowth will include many moments of unstructured downtime to allow attendees to talk with one another, and sit and take in the beautiful natural surroundings Knepp has to offer.Programme OutlineSaturday 6th September10:00-11:00: Arrival and meet & greet11:00-12:00: Youngwilders and Knepp welcome12:00-14:30: Guided tour of Knepp and lunch14:30-17:30: Afternoon panel, workshops and downtime 17:30-19:30: Putting up tents + chilling19:30-20:30: Dinner20:30-22:00: Optional night school activities Sunday 7th September7:00-8:30: Optional early morning activities8:30: Breakfast10:00-12:30: Field ID sessions 12:30-14:30: Lunch and workshops14:30-16:30: Collaborative group exercise16:30-17:30: Downtime17:30: Hometime https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/74c404f0-98d7-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1110-h740-dc181808-gmir.jpg The venueThe event will be hosted from: Knepp Wild Futures Site, Countryman Lane, Dial Post, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8PZwhat3words address: ///closet.avocado.viewerTransportTrain: The nearest train station to Knepp is Billingshurst (BIG).Free shuttle: We will be offering a free transport service to attendees travelling via public transport. This will be a combination of hired minibuses and car shares. The minibuses will leave Billingshurst at 10am on Saturday morning, and will leave Knepp at 17:30 on Sunday, arriving at Billingshurst for around 17:50. Please notify us if you will need the shuttle in the ticket order form.Car: We recommend using public transport or car-sharing where possible. If you need to drive, there will be parking available. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/74db3670-98d7-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1110-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Food and RefreshmentsAll tickets will include a vegan lunch on Saturday and Sunday, a hot dinner on the Saturday, and hot breakfast on the Sunday morning. All meals are vegan and gluten free. Please notify us of any allergies and/or dietary requirements in the ticket order form. Alternatively, attendees are welcome to bring their own food for these meals.Tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks will also be provided throughout the weekend.AccessibilityAge: this event is open to people aged 18 - 30 yearsRegions: this event is specifically for young people from the South of England, South Wales, and the MidlandsInclusion: this event is open to anyone with an interest in nature and/or the environment. You do not need any experience or knowledge of rewilding to attend. We want Overgrowth to inspire and energise the next generation of environmentalists, that means all young people from all backgrounds, professions, identitiesVenue accessibility: for information about the venue, paths, toilets and more, please read Knepp's accessibility guideContact us: if you have any questions about accessibility on the day then please get in touch via the contact button in the footer of this page. We are happy to talk through adjustments we can provide to help you attend.Clothing and equipmentWeather-permitting, all participants will be spending a substantial amount of time outdoors and the marquee in which the talks are held in can get cold. For comfort, all participants will need:Sturdy, waterproof shoes or bootsA waterproof coatWarm layersSunglassesSunscreenTent and other camping equipmentIf you do not have any of the above, pop us a message via the contact button in the footer of this page before the event! We will be able to provide equipment for those who don’t have them. If you’re in need of a tent, sleeping bag or sleeping mat for the overnighting element, please let us know in the Eventbrite order form.Accommodation / CampingWe will be sleeping outside in tents. Please bring a tent, sleeping bag and mat.If you do not have any of the above, you can let us know in the order form when buying a ticket! We will be able to provide tents, sleeping bags and mats for those who don’t have them.Other Key Information - Please readA few things to mention regarding health and safety on the site.Camping in September can get very cold. Please bring lots of warm clothes, including hat, gloves, waterproofs and lots of layers.There are compost toilets and showersPlease be aware there are ticks and adders on site. As a precaution, please wear long trousers, socks and closed toe shoes when you're on site.The order form has space for you to specify if you need any additional equipment, if you would like to speak in more detail about anything please feel free to get in touch with Molly at molly@youngwilders.uk.Financial supportIf you can afford to pay, we would welcome your support. If you require financial support, we are able to offer this for both ticket and transport costs (see instructions below).How to request support: travel expensesIf you require financial support to travel to the event, please get in touch. We are able to offer up to £30 for those who need it. This should be able to cover return train tickets if booked in advance.To request support, please email noah@youngwilders.uk with the amount of support you need.How to request support: Eventbrite ticketIf you can't afford to buy a ticket to this event, please get in contact as we have set aside discounted tickets for those that need it.To request support, please email noah@youngwilders.uk with your request for financial support. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/74f30430-98d7-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h657-dc889868-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dial-post/overgrowth-south-2026-youth-rewilding-summit/100001992143460718 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, camping, business, workshops, meetups, health-wellness, virtual, meet-and-greet - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes - Location: Knepp Wild Futures Campsite - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.04, max: 44.04, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Dial Post - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Knepp Wild Futures Campsite - **lat**: 50.9750758 - **long**: -0.3659196 - **full address**: Knepp Wild Futures Campsite, Countryman Ln, Dial Post, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Overgrowth South 2026 - Youth Rewilding Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9b30cc119e7407cb1f7de24cd254460e136bea73a41c681c098a74cfdf089338-rimg-w1200-h600-dc626e40-gmir.jpg?v=1782380169 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Overgrowth South 2026 - Youth Rewilding Summit being held? - **A:** Overgrowth South 2026 - Youth Rewilding Summit takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Knepp Wild Futures Campsite, Countryman Ln, Dial Post, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Overgrowth South 2026 - Youth Rewilding Summit? - **A:** Overgrowth South 2026 - Youth Rewilding Summit is organized by Youngwilders. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Overgrowth South 2026 - Youth Rewilding Summit is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dial Post, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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