Locations: Swale

Buzzing with purpose: Volunteering for bumblebees at Queendown Warren

I have been a BeeWalk volunteer with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust (BBCT) since 2024. I have also been a Kent Wildlife Trust volunteer joining the Pine Marten project at Bedgebury in 2025. I live near Queendown Warren and the South East Area Manager (BBCT) was interested in how a chalk cliff area traditionally managed for butterflies supported bumblebees in this rare habitat.

Swale Practical Volunteer Team

Join our dedicated team who work on our reserves across Swale. Including Oare Marshes and South Swale to Cromers in Sittingbourne and Spuckles Wood in Stalisfield. Help us manage habitats for people and wildlife!

Bob the Longhorn

Bob is the most striking and charismatic of our longhorns; he is well loved by our staff and volunteers. He is good natured and respects the 10-metre distance that should be kept between people and livestock. Bob can sometimes be quite stubborn; if he is feeling particularly restful he will refuse to move for anything.

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