Art on the Island: Conversations with the Sea

Northey Island is the largest single block of saltmarsh habitat in the Blackwater Estuary and has been at the forefront of coastal adaptation for the past 30 years. 

Since 2020, the National Trust has been undertaking the biggest habitat creation project in the island’s history to help the area better withstand climate impacts. 

Last year, we teamed up with Sara Hayes of the Public Art Company for a series of interactive art events which helped to raise awareness of the work we're doing to tackle climate change and rising sea levels.

Over the next few months, we'll be working with Sara on a public art installation for Northey Island. Check back on this page for more updates as the project continues.

Get involved

If you'd like to know more, email northeyisland@nationaltrust.org.uk or if you'd like to recieve updates on the project or future events you can sign up to our mailing list here.

About the artist

Sara creates works in the public domain which inspires engagement and discussion.

With a catalogue of creative projects and art installations, she engages communities via walking and art and through partnerships with local artists and groups. Often working in protected locations, she uses a variety of techniques and media and her work is unified by its social nature and environmental principles.

You can find out more about Sara here.