Events

Hand touching a tree

Weekend Wellness: Forest Bathing in Hothfield Heathlands

26 Apr 2026, 10am - 12pm
Cades Road, Maidstone Road (A20), Hothfield Ashford Kent TN26 1HD

Engage with the natural world in a mindful way at Hothfield Heathlands as you take a wellness walk with elements of forest bathing.

£16
Andrena nitida (mining bee)_Rosie Bleet

Introduction to Solitary Bees

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

There are around 250 species of solitary bee. Find out how to identify them and where to find them, and learn about their ecology.

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

Woodland plant identification day

7 May 2026, 10am - 4pm
Near West Farleigh Maidstone ME15 0NH

Refresh or improve your identification skills of woodland plants

Standard fee: £42.50 per person per day. Early bird offer available until the end of the year.

Responsible Beginners' Beekeeping

16 May 2026, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

An introductory course for anyone interested in learning more about bees and the craft of beekeeping.

Standard fee: £42.50 per person per day. Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off. Early bird offer available until the end of 2025.
lizards - Steve Songhurst

Reptile Ecology and Survey Techniques

17 May 2026
Tyland Barn, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3BD

Identify and learn about reptile requirements. Then search for them in Vinters Valley Nature Reserve, a nature reserve nearby.

Standard fee: £42.50 per person per day. Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.
Green winged orchids at Marden Meadow
Green winged orchids at Marden Meadow

Meadow plant identification day

21 May 2026, 10am - 4pm
Between Marden and Staplehurst on Marden Road Cranbrook TN12 0JQ

Refresh or improve your identification skills of meadow plants

Standard fee: £42.50 per person per day.
hugging a tree

Weekend Wellness: Forest Bathing in Hothfield Heathlands

24 May 2026, 10am - 12pm
Cades Road, Maidstone Road (A20), Hothfield Ashford Kent TN26 1HD

Engage with the natural world in a mindful way at Hothfield Heathlands as you take a wellness walk with elements of forest bathing.

£16