Smooth snake
The rare smooth snake can only be found at a few heathland sites in the UK. It looks a bit like an adder, but lacks the distinctive zig-zag pattern along its back.
The rare smooth snake can only be found at a few heathland sites in the UK. It looks a bit like an adder, but lacks the distinctive zig-zag pattern along its back.
The grass snake is our longest snake, but don't worry if you find one in the compost heap - it's harmless! Look out for this green and yellow beauty in grasslands and wetlands, too.
The nodding, pink-and-purple-chequered flowers of the snake's-head fritillary are said to resemble a snake, hence the name. Declining with the loss of our meadows, this delicate plant can be…
Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the White-legged snake millipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it has about 100 legs. It is an important recycler of nutrients,…
Local Wildlife Site volunteer trainee Christine Davison reflects on the experience of her traineeship with Kent Wildlife Trust.
Being outdoors and getting closer to nature is beneficial to our wellbeing. During Childrens Mental Health Week, Kent Wildlife Trust are highlighting some activities that families can enjoy…
Kent’s landscape is diverse. From the rolling chalk grasslands, humming with insects in the summer, or the quiet reverence of ancient woodlands, to the iconic white cliffs that frame our coastline…
Nicky Britton Williams (Planning and Policy Manager at Kent Wildlife Trust, and Kent Biodiversity Net Gain Officer) and Robbie Still (Head of Digital Development at Kent Wildlife Trust) talk all…
Lakes come in many forms: some are splendid and clear, while others are more reminiscent of a murky swamp. Each lake is strongly influenced by the underlying lakebed and the surrounding landscape…