Events

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Blean Community Advisory Group Summer Meeting

13 Sep 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 hairy shieldbug standing on a grass head
Chris Lawrence

Introduction to Shieldbugs and Leatherbugs

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

Find out how to identify shieldbugs and leatherbugs, where to find them, and learn about their life cycles

Standard fee: £35 per person per day. Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.

Pine Marten Ecology and Conservation

20 Sep 2025, 10:30am - 2pm

Find out more about Pine Martens and learn about the South East Pine Marten Restoration Project

Normal fee: £37.50 per person per day. Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.
Fly Agaric Fungi 04 Greg Hitchcock
© Greg Hitchcock

Fungi for Beginners

11 Oct 2025, 10am - 3pm
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

A simple guide to fungi groups and classifications and the features to lookout for

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