High Downs Volunteer Group
Working across several locations in a mixture of ancient chalk grassland & ancient woodland means there is always plenty to do!
Locations: Canterbury
Wilder Blean Greeter Volunteer
Help our groundbreaking Wilder Blean project by being a friendly face on site helping visitors enjoy the woodland and share information on the project.
Weekend Wellness: Forest Bathing in the Blean
-Soothe your body and mind on a guided, meditative walk through the woods, inspired by the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing- Shinrin Yoku.
Wilder Blean Bison Project recognised as a 2025 Changemaker by Big Issue
The Wilder Blean Bison Project, a trailblazing wilding initiative led by Kent Wildlife Trust and Wildwood Trust, has been recognised as one of the Big Issue’s top Changemakers of 2025.
Beaver ecology and field signs
-Dive into the world of European beavers in the UK and transform your newfound knowledge into action during an outdoor beaver survey.
Beaver ecology and field signs
-Explore the world of European beavers in the UK and put into practice what you have learned in an outdoor beaver survey
Construction of the UK’s first-ever bison bridges gets underway
The bridges will allow the UK’s only wild bison herd access to 200 hectares of West Blean and Thornden Woods in Canterbury.
Bison Ranger Experiences: A Morning at West Blean
-Spend a morning with one of the Bison Rangers, discovering all the latest updates and joining them to try tracking the Wilder Blean herd.
Bison Ranger Experiences: A Morning at West Blean
-Spend a morning with one of the Bison Rangers, discovering all the latest updates and joining them to try tracking the Wilder Blean herd.
Bison Ranger Experiences: A Morning at West Blean
-Spend a morning with one of the Bison Rangers, discovering all the latest updates and joining them to try tracking the Wilder Blean herd.