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Kent Wildlife Trust’s Logo puts on a good show!

… through the southern part of this 40 ha site. The timing of the event was fortunate because, after passing … views were had of a Speckled Wood butterfly, we emerged into the chalk grassland just as the sun was coming out. Butterflies are more active at higher …

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Upper Beult Farmer Cluster

… We joined the cluster because farming sustainably is really important to us and we wanted to find out more and share ideas. The … health and biodiversity. The Trust works closely with local communities, landowners and partners to protect and improve …

The role of IT in conservation

… of IT in conservation … The integration of technology into environmental conservation has revolutionised the way we … sizes, and movement patterns. This non-invasive method minimises human-wildlife interaction, reducing stress on … of environmental data to identify patterns and predict outcomes. Machine learning algorithms can forecast climate …

Child wearing a colourful coat dips her net into a river to find the wildlife that lives there

River Explorers

… identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds … alive identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats … at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve Setting: Outdoors Time: 50 minutes – 90 minutes (depending on number of groups per …

Roadside Nature Reserve Sign

Give nature a voice in A229 improvement scheme

… improvement scheme … Kent Wildlife Trust encourages people to ‘stand up for nature’ and take part in A229 consultation … to rare and protected species. The loss of these habitats, combined with increased nitrogen dioxide pollution from the … in sustainable public transport solutions. Providing the infrastructure to support walking, cycling, and …

The power of citizen scientists: What you can do this April & beyond

… plate then this super quick survey is for you! All you need to do is download the app, give your front number plate a … in to help us here at Kent Wildlife Trust and other like-minded organisations. … Pollinator counts Done in just 10 … knowledge needed! Riverfly volunteers are trained to become citizen scientists and join a team to monitor their …

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Smart souvenir shopping

… up of tiny animals called ‘polyps’ that secrete a hard skeleton – the parts we recognise as ‘coral’. Growing at a rate … items have been ethically sourced, or indeed, if they have come from endangered animals or not, they are best avoided.  … to the decimation of species and the overexploitation of fragile ecosystems. By avoiding these items, we can …

Nature Nightmares Appeal

… Let's put an end to these 'Nature Nightmares' and ensure our reserves remain … your visitor experience, all due to anti-social and criminal behavior on our reserves. Take, for instance, the … extinguish the flames, but the damage was already done. Consider the heart-wrenching moment when out-of-control dogs …

Mud kitchen created in a forest school

Forest School Experience

… This exciting session gives learners the chance to experience Forest School and all that it has to offer. Forest School offers child-led, holistic learning … Park on request). Setting: Outdoors (woodland). Time: 50 minutes – 90 minutes (depending on number of groups per …

All about beavers in Kent!

… Learn more … The role of beavers in the ecosystem As keystone species, they play an important role in shaping the … on the banks and a tree which wasn’t far from being completely felled. I stayed by the river for a while, but … my camera to get some very grainy footage of the beaver swimming away from me.  What surprised me most about this …

Ashford - Volunteers Update

… and wet management works have been shifting from the spring to summer tasks. The Ashford gang have donned their scythes … a quick refresher it was back to work cutting the highly competitive fern back across the open heath to encourage … control vigorous species like goats rue from completely dominating the wildflower meadows. It will be very interesting …

Adonis Blue butterfly resting on a plant

Six actions you can take for nature in 2026

… As February draws to a close, you may find that new year’s resolutions have … both your life and the planets’. To make it easier, we’ve compiled a list of six practices you can start any time that … choose a place to spot butterflies and moths and for 15 minutes record which species you see. As butterflies and … care about.     … Six actions you can take for nature in 2026