Dunnocks & celandine: Spring is stirring at Hothfield Heathlands
Margery Thomas, volunteer at Hothfield Heathlands, gives us an update from the reserve, where the first signs of spring are stirring!
Defragmentation: Lessons from Dutch wilding initiatives
In September 2023, representatives from the Department of Transport, National Highways, Natural England, South East Water, RSPB, and the Lifescape Project joined Kent Wildlife Trust on a discovery trip to the Netherlands to glean insights on how the Dutch have tackled the challenge of providing space for nature in a crowded landscape.
What you need to know about Local Wildlife Sites
Kent’s landscape is diverse. From the rolling chalk grasslands, humming with insects in the summer, or the quiet reverence of ancient woodlands, to the iconic white cliffs that frame our coastline. These habitats support species of county and national importance, and for those of you that have explored Kent’s countryside, you will no doubt appreciate how special they are.
Goat Lees Primary School: Making a difference for nature
Right, break time's over. Come on, you lot. Time to go back to school. One particular school, in fact – Goat Lees Primary School, which is in Kennington, near Ashford in Kent.
My Education & Wellbeing apprenticeship at Kent Wildlife Trust
I’m Bella Sabin-Dawson, Education and Wellbeing Apprentice at Kent Wildlife Trust. For those of you that are interested in apprenticeships, I’m here to tell you all about my role here at KWT and what I get up to on a day-to-day basis.
A wilder February half-term at Kent Wildlife Trust
Despite the cold and mud, there’s still plenty to do out in nature this February half-term. After all, there’s no such thing as bad weather – only the wrong clothes! So, get your cosiest coats and wellies on and join us for some of our half-term family events and activities.
Neurodiversity at Kent Wildlife Trust
Last year I was lucky enough to take part in the Neurodiversity Awareness in the Workplace training session by GOV-PD and hosted by the fantastic Matt Gupwell. The course offered a valuable opportunity to explore ways in which our Trust can support the well-being of our neurodivergent staff, focusing on enhancing their working lives.
How Thakeham is making home development more sustainable
In this episode of Talk on the Wild Side, Rob Smith joins Josie Cadwallader-Hughes, Sustainability Director for Thakeham. They talk all about Thakeham's efforts to make home development more environmentally-friendly - and to create more biodiverse sites than they started with.