Wilder Kent Blog

Ancient woodlands and bats are a story not-to-often told together. Aimee Howe explores the relationship and helps us understand how conserving ancient woodlands can help us protect British bats.

30 Days Wild is the perfect opportunity to discover the health benefits of spending time in nature. Rob Gordon shares some of his top tips for relaxing in nature this June.

Butterfly expert Alan Sumnall offers a thorough guide to one of our most enchanting groups of butterflies – the blues.

Nicky Britton-Williams, Planning and Policy Manager at Kent Wildlife Trust, explains Biodiversity Net Gain and what developments and councils can do to help achieve the new mandatory targets set out by Government.

Ahead of Agroforestry Open Weekend, Rory Harding, Nature Recovery Manager at Kent Wildlife Trust, answers the questions: "what is agroforestry?" and "why is it good for wildlife & farmers?".

It's Mental Health Awareness Week and our Nature and Wellbeing Officer, Vicky Aitkenhead explains the five steps to better health and wellbeing as outlined by The New Economics Foundation in 2008. Plus a bonus step from Kent Wildlife Trust!

Author Alice Hemming tells of her time at a local primary school, engaging the imaginations of young children to inspire the Wilder Blean story book.

We bring to you, a feature article on Queendown Warren nature reserve. Find out how it came to be, what management is being done here, what species can be found and what the hopes are for the future.