Delve deeper into our natural world
Nature is in trouble! Discover how you can protect wildlife for the future by attending one of our Study Days.
Increase your knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of Kent’s wild plants and animals - and learn how to manage habitats to encourage them.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
We continue to follow government guidance.
We want our course participants and leaders to be safe at all times while attending Study Days, so we are continuing to promote social distancing and good handwashing hygiene on site.
Your contact details will be kept on file to support track and trace,
in line with government guidance.
Please do not attend the course if you have COVID-19 symptoms
or have been in contact with anyone displaying these symptoms.
More information can be found here.
Photo by Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION
Our Courses and Programmes
Wildlife Study Days are designed to help the people of Kent to learn more about the wildlife of the county. Beginners are very welcome and those with some experience will be able to improve their knowledge and identification techniques.
Leaders are knowledgeable in their own topics but are also pleased to discuss other points of interest as they arise. We aim to create an informal atmosphere in which everyone can progress at their own speed.
Study Days 2021
Our Study Days offer the chance to enhance your wildlife knowledge, identification and management skills. Our face to face courses are held outside or in our centres across the county and we are now also offering courses online.
Our next 12 courses are shown below. Please click on the black button below for more courses taking place in 2021. Courses are added to the website regularly.
Autumn Migration in North Kent
Ecology of Bumblebees and their Identification for Intermediates
Tyland Barn Visitor Centre and Nature Park,
Chatham RoadSandling
, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3BD
Inspiring ways to achieve nature friendly gardening in small spaces
Gardening for Wildlife: Care and Food
Tyland Barn Visitor Centre and Nature Park,
Chatham RoadSandling
, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3BD
Autumn Botany Evening Classes - Maidstone
Botany Evening Classes - Canterbury
Canterbury,
CT1 1QU
The Geology of Kent
Tyland Barn Visitor Centre and Nature Park,
Chatham RoadSandling
, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3BD
Gardening for Wildlife: Water and Shelter
Tyland Barn Visitor Centre and Nature Park,
Chatham RoadSandling
, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3BD
Bison Baselines: Preliminary Findings from the Wilder Blean Monitoring Programme
Open garden featuring a range of wildlife habitats in a formal and informal setting
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Prices and Booking
Prices for Study Days
- Standard fee: £35 per person per day.
- Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.
The prices given above are for our normal Study Days. Prices for our other courses vary. Please visit the relevant page for further details on pricing for a particular course or FISC event, and note that a concessionary rate is not given for these.
Proceeds from our Wildlife Study Day programme support the wider work of the Kent Wildlife Trust.
How do I book?
You can book your place online through the event listing for each individual study day course, or by calling us on 01622 662012 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5:30pm).
Each day is usually limited to 15 places, with 6 as the normal minimum to proceed. We encourage booking online and you will receive further information 10 days prior to the event date. Many courses are very popular, so early booking is recommended.
There is an administration charge of £5 for all booking cancellations. Please note that we will be unable to give refunds or transfers to another day for cancellations with less than 10 working days' notice.