Wilder Coast Volunteering Update
Update from Nina Jones, protected warden for Sandwich & Pegwell Bay.
May on Hothfield Heathlands
Margery Thomas describes another delightful May in Hothfield Heathland where volunteers conducted an amphibian torchlight survey on a number of Hothfield ponds. To learn what they found, read on!
The UK's ladybird species
Ladybirds are probably our most familiar beetles – and also some of the most popular. They’re known as the gardener’s friend, as many hunt the aphids that occasionally feed on our prized plants. Take a closer look in this blog!
Our plans for Polhill
How do you restore a chalk downland? Our appeal to purchase an extension to our existing Polhill Bank nature reserve offers us a unique opportunity to restore an additional 26 acres of arable land into a rare and biodiverse habitat in Sevenoaks, Kent. But how do we achieve this goal? Here are our plans.
Sir Roger Gale on why National Grid should Rethink Sea Link
In episode 9 of Talk on the Wild Side, Rob Smith speaks to Sir Roger Gale, MP for North Thanet and Deputy Speaker, about why the National Grid need to Rethink Sea Link. If we don't hold them to account, he warns, we would be "failing our future generations."
Slugs & snails: Part of a garden ecosystem
I have to admit how little I knew about slugs and snails before reading the latest Wild About Gardens guide. The RHS and The Wildlife Trusts have given these incredible creatures a reputation makeover. Discover for yourself these magnificent molluscs and the benefits they bring to our gardens.
What to expect on a school day out with Kent Wildlife Trust
Has your school booked onto a school visit with us? Read this blog to get a sneak peek of what nature-based fun and learning is in store for you!
The decline of the Atlantic Salmon (‘King of fish’) in the UK
Atlantic salmon are drifting towards extinction, but we can help them leap back from the brink.