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. More information can be found here.
We want our course leaders and participants to be safe at all times
while attending Wildlife Study Days.
We have reviewed our processes in light of recent government announcements (9th September). We can confirm that our planned courses will go ahead and are compliant with the new rules.
Risk assessments have been completed to ensure our activities and venues
are safe. Social distancing and good handwashing hygiene are promoted while
on site in line with current government guidance.
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.
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 2020
Our Study Days are held outside or in our centres across the county and offer the chance to enhance your wildlife knowledge, identification and management skills.
The next 12 Study Days or other courses are shown below. Please click on the black button at the bottom of the page for more Study Days or other courses taking place in 2020 and 2021. These are being added to the website regularly.
Autumn Botany Evening Classes - Maidstone
Autumn Botany Evening Classes - Thursdays
Tyland Barn Visitor Centre and Nature Park,
Chatham RoadSandling
, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3BD
Wilder Gardening without upsetting your neighbours (Online Afternoon Course)
Birds of Prey of the North Kent Marshes
The Geology of Kent
Tyland Barn Visitor Centre and Nature Park,
Chatham RoadSandling
, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3BD
Amphibian Ecology and Survey Techniques
Tyland Barn Visitor Centre and Nature Park,
Chatham RoadSandling
, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3BD
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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.