Events

beaver, ham fen
Beaver in amongst the habitat at Ham Fen by Terry Whittaker

Wilder Kent Experience: Beavers, Nature's Engineers

14 Jun 2026, 10am - 1pm
Ham Fen Worth CT14 0DZ

Explore Ham Fen and see the evidence of beaver activity since their introduction to the reserve 20 years ago.

£35
sun print

Weekend Wellness: Solstice Sun Prints at Sevenoaks

20 Jun 2026, 10am - 12pm
Bradbourne Vale Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3DH

Engage with the natural world in a mindful and creative way at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve as we celebrate the summer solstice weekend. Begin with a gentle guided walk to gather natural materials, then create striking Cyanotype sun prints, using the power of the sun to produce beautiful blue artwork.

£16
Wild flowers (C. Thompson)

Introduction to Wildflowers

20 Jun 2026, 10am - 4pm
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

An introduction to floral structure and terminology, flower families, and the value of keys to identification

Standard fee: £42.50 per person per day. Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.
Photo of carline thistle (J Shorter)
carline thistle (J Shorter)

Dandelions, Daisies and Thistles: sorting the look-alikes

21 Jun 2026, 10am - 4pm
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

Get to grips with the basic features of the largest family of flowering plants

Standard fee: £42.50 per person per day. Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.
© Ian Rickards

Plant Identification in the Field

22 Jun 2026, 10am - 26 Jun 2026, 4pm
University of Kent, Canterbury Campus, Canterbury CT2 7NB

Five days learning to identify and record wild plants in nature reserves in Kent.

The cost for this five-day course is £240 per person.