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People working together for nature around a building

Creating wildlife-friendly community spaces

… neighbours and friends Wilding your garden doesn’t have to be expensive! Sharing plants, seeds, and cuttings between … poor root development.   … Why not start or look after a community space for nature? Community gardens are an amazing … across your garden liberally! How to grow a wild patch or mini meadow How to make a seed bomb   … Why not start or add …

Kemsing, North Downs November Sunset - Ruth Winter

Photography Competition Terms and Conditions

… The competition organisers are Kent Wildlife Trust. By accepting … and subsequently submitting your images, you have entered into an agreement with Kent Wildlife Trust. The organisers … Wilder Kent Magazine. … What to enter Photographs must be a minimum 1MB – maximum 5MB file. Entries must not have been a …

Wild About Gardens - Slugs: friend or foe?

… can be the gardener’s friend, not just a hated foe. Read on to discover how Penny and Peter Brook have become more reconciled to sharing their garden with them. … … that seem naturally resistant to slug attack. During the coming year, we will periodically feature selections of …

Old Chalk New Downs: Highlighting the strengths of partnership working to restore nature

… pond, which was so successful that the Trust has gone on to install five additional ponds. The site is now being … to have work carried out as part of the OCND project, with community events taking place, works to extend the view and … and enjoyment. While it is sad for the OCND project to be coming to an end, the achievements made will have a lasting …

Our Family Visit to Holborough Marshes Nature Reserve

… Our Family Visit to Holborough Marshes Nature Reserve … Paul Jobling, … one stage, we had a beautiful view of the river Medway. We come across some lovely people on our walk and Emily loved … rare and unusual plants including the water vole. Only a 6 minute walk from Snodland Train Station, you can make …

asian hornet in flight

A Guide to Asian Hornets in Kent

… Read more about insects … A Guide to Asian Hornets in Kent … We’re asking Kent residents to keep an eye out this year for the Asian hornet. … to cost Europe? April 6th 2020 Asian hornet, Wildlife in France … A Guide to Asian Hornets in Kent …

a runner and cyclist on a bridge over looking someone charging an electric car

Eco-friendly travel

… footprint. Best Practice: Avoid unnecessary flights and consider alternatives such as trains, coaches, or car sharing If you need to fly, try to group travel into fewer, longer trips rather … global habitats by reducing tourism-related strain on fragile ecosystems.   … Travel Smarter, Live Wilder …

Campaign with us for a #WilderFuture

… It's not too late to bring our wildlife back Sadly, since we first met Badger, Ratty and friends in 1908, the UK has become one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. … England, the campaign is calling for the Government's upcoming Environment Bill to include measures to drive the …

The tail of a red squirrel popping up from behind some dead wood and purple flowers.

Nuts about squirrels! The story of the red squirrel

… Related blog posts … Nuts about squirrels! The story of the red squirrel … We couldn't let Squirrel … Red Squirrel Recovery Network , made up of over 50 groups committed to bringing red squirrels back from the brink of … This project is in its early stages. We are currently determining whether the habitat in the South East is suitable for …

bog garden illustration

How to make a bog garden

… moisture-loving plants thrive. These plants are different to those suited to the standing water of a pond, so will … before planting up. Maintaining your bog garden Plant a combination of short and tall plants for cover and perches.  … planting medium. If a bog garden’s not possible, a miniature version can be created in a container, and planted …

Elephant hawk-moth caterpillar © Vaughn Matthews

The elephant in the room

… … The elephant in the room … Late summer is the best time to discover one of the UK’s chunkiest caterpillars, the … grow and adopt their trunk-like appearance, they start to commute instead. They spend the day resting on the ground at … a little earlier to spend the afternoon basking in a prominent position. … Trunk and disorderly Though elephant …