Events

Female hen harrier
Mark Hamblin

Birds of Prey Identification

25 Nov 2025, 10am - 4pm
Elmley National Nature Reserve, Kingshill Farm, Elmley, Minster on Sea, Sheerness ME12 3RW, UK

Spend a day observing birds of prey. Learn how to identify different species and more about their characteristics, habitats and behaviour.

Normal fee: £37.50 per person per day. Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.
Photo showing building stones used in Kent
G. Downer

Building Stones in Kent

28 Nov 2025, 10am - 4pm
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

Discover the geology reflected in Kent's buildings

Normal fee: £37.50 per person per day. Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.
English Oak

Partially accessible

Weekend Wellness: Forest Bathing in the Blean

29 Nov 2025, 10am - 12:30pm
Thornden Wood Road. Canterbury Kent CT6 7NZ

Soothe your body and mind on a guided, meditative walk through the woods, inspired by the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing- Shinrin Yoku.

£18
The Blean on a November morning during soil sampling

Blean Community Advisory Group Autumn Meeting

29 Nov 2025, 10am - 1pm
Canterbury Christchurch University North Holmes Road Canterbury CT1 1QU

The Wilder Blean Community Advisory Group is a space for anyone from the local community to come and share their opinions and ideas for the future of the Blean landscape. Whether you've joined a session before, or if this would be your first session you're very welcome to attend!

Free
A willow wreath covered with winter foliage
© Nina Jones

Festive Workshop: Make a Willow Wreath at Tyland Barn

2 Dec 2025, 1:30 - 3:30pm
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

Give your festive decor a natural look by joining us to make a willow wreath covered with seasonal foliage.

£45
A single shoveler in water among the reeds.
© David Longshaw

Guided Walk: Winter Birds

5 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Bradbourne Vale Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3DH

Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve is home to many bird species during the winter; spend some time observing them on this guided walk.

£8
A child in coat and boots runs under a tree, silhouetted against the sunset
© TWT

Accessible

Family Event: A Wilder Christmas at Tyland Barn

6 Dec 2025, 10 - 11:30am
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

Wrap up warm and join us at Tyland Barn to celebrate Christmas with a festive craft, wildlife trail, and treats around the cosy campfire.

£12 for one child with one accompanying adult
A child in coat and boots runs under a tree, silhouetted against the sunset
© TWT

Accessible

Family Event: A Wilder Christmas at Tyland Barn

6 Dec 2025, 10 - 11:30am
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

Wrap up warm and join us at Tyland Barn to celebrate Christmas with a festive craft, wildlife trail, and treats around the cosy campfire.

£12 for one child with one accompanying adult