February on Hothfields: A spotlight on reed mace
Long-time volunteer Margery Thomas explores the wildlife at Hothfield Heathlands in February, where reedmace tells a story...
January on Hothfield Heathlands: Berries & celebrations
If December was a merry berry month for humans celebrating mid-winter festivities, January and February are serious berry months for birds and mammals aiming to survive winter...
December on Hothfield Heathlands: Mosses and lichens
In our December instalment about Hothfield we focus on mosses and lichens on the reserve. Read on to find out more.
Hothfield Heathlands in November: Full of colour & life
Long-time volunteer Margery Thomas explores what Hothfield Heathlands is like on a crisp November day.
Hothfield Heathlands: A big thank you!
Area Manager, Ian Rickards, takes a moment to reflect on the work at Hothfield Heathlads throughout the summer months.
Dragonflies at Hothfield Heathlands
Hothfield Heathland's bogs are one of only a handful of wet heaths in the Southeast, supporting a variety of dragonflies...
Toothwort on Hothfield Heathlands in May
Volunteer Margery Thomas talks us through a fascinating species you can find on Hothfield Heathlands in May: toothwort! Read all about it and the recent bird counts at the reserve here.
Justice for Hoad’s Wood?
Imagine a quiet, picturesque woodland in Kent, ancient trees standing tall, carpets of bluebells swaying in the breeze, and wildlife thriving in their natural habitat. Now, picture that same woodland buried beneath 35,000 tonnes of waste, dumped illegally over months while authorities played a game of bureaucratic hot potato. This is not a dystopian fiction; this is the story of Hoad’s Wood.