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...
Insect highlights from our reserves in 2025
Winter may not be the season for surveying, but it is the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the extraordinary insect life found across Kent Wildlife Trust reserves.
6 species you shouldn't be seeing this winter
Hibernation, brumation, and torpor - these 6 species adopt these survival strategies to survive the long, cold UK winters.
Kent’s ancient woodlands: History, wildlife, and conservation
Asked to picture an ancient woodland, our minds conjure thickets of gnarled, towering trees where you could easily slip off the path and find yourself amongst the fellowship on the way to Mordor or perhaps come face to face with a witch. The truth is, though our imaginations may run wild when out amongst nature, it may not be so far off.
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...
What my Kent Wildlife Trust membership means to me
Teacher, campaigner, and member Kerry Sabin-Dawson talks all about her membership journey in this blog.
Temple Ewell’s Chough Champions
Temple Ewell is a proud to be the pilot school for Chough Champions, a recent addition to the Wilder Kent Awards. Learn more about the initiative here.
Why we’re Kent Wildlife Trust members
In this guest blog, member Joanna Boult talks about what membership means to her and her family.