Wilder Kent Blog

Contrary to popular belief, the conservation sector is much broader than outdoor work and encompasses opportunities for various skills, interests, and working styles.

Snap Elections, Bison calves and a runaway goat! 2024 has been a whirlwind, hasn’t it? Between surprise elections, England almost bringing football home, and the groundbreaking construction of bison bridges, it’s been a year to remember. But while the headlines grabbed our attention, what about the wildlife in Kent? Sally Smith, PR and Advocacy Manager for Kent Wildlife Trust takes us on a trip down memory lane to reflect on this wild year.

At Kent Wildlife Trust, our volunteers are one of our most precious resources in the journey to create a #WilderKent. Without their passion, dedication, and tireless efforts, so much of what we achieve wouldn’t be possible.

Head of Strategic Conservation Initiatives at Kent Wildlife Trust offers her take on the hotly anticipated Labour budget to support rebuilding Britain.

As winter takes hold, and you repeatedly find yourself commenting on how dark it is at 5pm, don’t despair. The colder months give us some excellent opportunities to connect with nature. Here are our top five tips for connecting with nature this winter…

Natasha Ruskin explores something terrifying: a world without woodlands.

This guest blog from Flora Hastings, Nature Immersion Workshop Leader, explores outdoors, immersive workshops that use the body and conversation to unravel the connections we have to the environment around us.

If you're a wildlife enthusiast that wants to get started with photographing what you see, it's important to get the basics down so you can make the most of those precious trips. Kent Wildlife Trust's Content Creator, Tim Horton, talks through his essential tips in this blog.