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… Lithobius forficatus … A regular in gardens, hunting around compost heaps and under stones, the brown centipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it has 15 pairs of legs - one …

… More news … Campaigners call on Government to confirm legal protection of threatened nature site in … London Resort theme park are contrary to the Government’s commitments to create a Nature Recovery Network, to protect … 30% of the UK for wildlife by 2030, and would set an alarming precedent for the destruction of designated habitats. … …

… Common eyelash fungus … Scutellinia scutellata … The diminutive common eyelash fungus can be found on wet wood and …

… Jewel anemone … Corynactis viridis … It's easy to see where the jewel anemone got its name - the tiny … colourful blobs that tip its tentacles look like jewels! Forming dense, colourful carpets on rocky overhangs, jewel …

… Related blog posts … Top Nature Nightmares Revealed by Kent Wildlife Trust … From … at risk at Blean Woods, the thoughtless actions of a minority are a source of horror among staff and volunteers … one of the many things we are finding ourselves having to combat on our reserves daily. … The bird hides are used by …

… The Be You Project … The BeYou Project offers a safe, welcoming and inclusive space where LGBTQ+ young people can meet, …

… … Conservation organisations join forces in an open letter to the Secretary of State in a bid to Rescue Hoad’s Woods … The ancient woodland, which is a … has been victim of industrial-scale waste disposal by criminal gangs. … Conservation organisations join forces in an …

… From Kent to the continent: Kent Wildlife Trust and Buglife launch their biggest ever survey season – now including France for the first time! … Find out more about Bugs Matter … Bugs Matter 2026: Popular UK Insect Survey crosses the Channel …

… Athene noctua … Introduced into the UK in the 19th century, the diminutive little owl can now be seen along hedgerows, on …

… white … Pieris napi … The green-veined white is a common butterfly of hedgerows, woodlands, gardens and parks. It is similar to other white butterflies, but has prominent green stripes on the undersides of its wings. … …

… Ragged-robin … Lychnis flos-cuculi … The pink, frayed flowers of Ragged-robin are an increasingly rare …

… (heath spotted, southern marsh and a few large hybrids) to the heather or ling. As ever, we hope for a protracted … on the wind, the seed contains no nutrients to support germination so needs a mycorrhizal fungus to supply nutrients … articles for eight years. Recent recruits also received welcome packs. A great new initiative. In mid-July we enjoyed …