Wilder Kent Blog

Learn more about the wildlife and wild places in Kent and beyond.

Families and Schools Children holding binoculars to their eyes as they watch wildlife from a bird hide in a woodland

Wildlife & wellbeing: 7 Children’s Mental Health Week activities

This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week (5th – 11th February 2024) is all about empowering children to say and believe that their voice matters. When children feel listened to, and like they can make a difference in the world, it can have a hugely positive impact on their wellbeing. We all want to feel heard, after all!

Families and Schools Robin
Robin ©Neil Aldridge

Birdwatching in winter in the UK – our tips

Whether you’ve been recently introduced to the idea of birdwatching through something like the Big Garden Birdwatch, or you already know your robin from your nuthatch, it’s a great hobby to pick up in the winter months.

Families and Schools Pennies Mud Pies

Nature Heroes - Schools

Schools across Kent are doing their bit to take action for nature and inspiring others to do the same. Meet Northfleet Technology College, Wellesley Haddon Dene school and more!