Wilder Kent Blog

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

Campaigns and Projects
Chartham Down in the mist, photo by Ian Hufton

A Right to a Healthy Environment

Bella Sabin-Dawson, Education and Wellbeing Apprentice at Kent Wildlife Trust highlights one of the asks in our Nature 2030 manifesto campaign - a right to a healthy environment.

Wilder Kent Strategy

Nature Heroes - Bill Hickmott

In May 1997, Bill Hickmott began his inspiring journey as a volunteer for Kent Wildlife Trust, dedicating his time at Tyland Barn in Maidstone, Sevenoaks and the picturesque Romney Marsh.

Talk on the Wild Side Sunrise at Dungeness with two boats on the shingle in low tide
Melvin Nicholson, Flickr

Island Creation at RSPB Dungeness

Rob Smith joins Craig Edwards, RSPB Area Warden for Dungeness nature reserve. Learn about the management of this reserve and the wildlife you can see in between a nuclear power station and MOD facility. It's incredible!

Nature Reserves

Restoring Bogs and Peatland

Ian Rickards, Area Manager for Kent Wildlife Trust explains why there is some dramatic work currently being undertaken at Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve.

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!