Events

Beaver ecology and field signs

21 Nov 2025, 9am - 4pm
Old School Hall, School Lane, Fordwich, Kent, CT2 0DG

Explore the world of European beavers in the UK and put into practice what you have learned in an outdoor beaver survey

£37.50 per person per day. Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.
The bison in Wolf Wood
The bison in Wolf Wood - by Donovan Wright, Bison Ranger

Bison Ranger Experiences: A Morning at West Blean

23 Nov 2025, 10am - 2pm
Thornden Wood Road. Canterbury Kent CT6 7NZ

Spend a morning with one of the Bison Rangers, discovering all the latest updates and joining them to try tracking the Wilder Blean herd.

£65
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