Toothwort on Hothfield Heathlands in May
Volunteer Margery Thomas talks us through a fascinating species you can find on Hothfield Heathlands in May: toothwort! Read all about it and the recent bird counts at the reserve here.
Locations: Ashford
Weekend Wellness: Wellness Walk at Hothfield Heathlands
-Engage with the natural world in a mindful way at Hothfield Heathlands as you take a wellness walk with elements of forest bathing.
Walk with a Warden: Spring at Hothfield
-Join a guided Walk with a Warden at Hothfield Heathlands this spring.
Justice for Hoad’s Wood?
Imagine a quiet, picturesque woodland in Kent, ancient trees standing tall, carpets of bluebells swaying in the breeze, and wildlife thriving in their natural habitat. Now, picture that same woodland buried beneath 35,000 tonnes of waste, dumped illegally over months while authorities played a game of bureaucratic hot potato. This is not a dystopian fiction; this is the story of Hoad’s Wood.
Wilder Kent Experiences: Walk with the Cows at Hothfield Heathlands
-Learn all about Wilder Grazing, meet the cattle managing Hothfield Heathlands, and discover how they help other wildlife at the reserve.
“Dark day for nature” as £2m bike factory plans approved
Kent Wildlife Trust has expressed deep disappointment and serious concerns for wildlife following the approval of a planning application for a new bike factory by manufacturer Brompton.
Open Farm Garden Safari in Shadoxhurst
-A chance to visit two nature-friendly farm gardens and their neighbouring land.
Kent Dolphin Landwatch
Become a Landwatch Volunteer to support vital dolphin surveys, gather crucial data, and help safeguard Kent’s marine environment for future generations.
Livestock Checker
Our livestock play a huge part in looking after our nature reserves. Their grazing is essential in providing places for our wildlife to live. All our livestock need checking every day to ensure they are healthy, safe and happy. Full training on how to behave around livestock and what to look out for will be provided.
September on Hothfield Heathlands
Margery Thomas, Hothfield Volunteer and regular columnist looks at the lack of butterfly sightings in recent months, the work volunteers are doing to remove bracken and how this all impact the wider management of the last remaining fragments of heathland we have left in Kent.