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White-faced woodland sheep

White-faced woodland sheep

… behaviour is very different to lowland sheep. They target woody species such as chestnut leaves, bramble and sycamore, climbing fences to reach up … are the first sheep breed we have used to manage woodland sites where they excelled so quickly. … The story goes... …

Toddler with a sweep net

Nature Tots Sevenoaks (Sep/Oct - Thursday morning)

… Nature Tots is Forest School tailored specifically for little ones, and can inspire a love of nature that lasts a lifetime. … Nature Tots is Forest School tailored specifically … and directions, please click here to visit our website. … If you have any questions or would like to find out …

Arsonists decimate forest school area in Sevenoaks

… blow, and highlights the disconnect with nature some people feel, which is also the very thing we are trying to … is not the first time we have experienced issues on this site, just a few months ago we were victims of burglary, and whilst we have invested in security, those in rural communities are unfortunately more likely to be victims of …

Seven Wildlife Spectacles to See This Winter in Kent

… more … Now winter has drawn in, seeking out wildlife spectacles may seem strange. However, nature does not take a hiatus … caught. As dusk arrives, the starlings set off for their communal roost in one of the most staggering natural … all directions, gathering in the skies above their roost sites. As numbers of airborne birds reach into the tens and …

Alice hemming visit

Education Outreach

… across the county engage with local projects and tackle nature disconnectedness. … We are also happy to develop … and biodiverse? We can visit your school and carry out a site visit to assess the green space, discuss development options and possible community engagement opportunities.  A “Green Report” is …

Great crested grebe coming out of the water with a fish in its grasp

Our Work

… Nature is in trouble and it needs our help. Together with our members, … reserves around the county, as well as local wildlife sites and roadside nature reserves. We also work with communities and other organisations to assist in the …

Toddler with a sweep net

Nature Tots Sevenoaks (Nov/Dec - Thursday morning)

… Nature Tots is Forest School tailored specifically for little ones, and can inspire a love of nature that lasts a lifetime. … Nature Tots is Forest School tailored specifically … and directions, please click here to visit our website. … If you have any questions or would like to find out …

Blue Influencers Reached Greater Heights

… positive rapport with both the youth club members and their leaders. This engagement has been incredibly rewarding, and … Their contributions will help protect and preserve these sites for future generations.  They have also had the … £2.25million over 3 years (from January 2024 to December 2026) to fund youth environmental action.  The #iwill Fund is …

Peacock butterfly on a leaf

March on Hothfield: Spring is in the air

… this month you can see and hear the signs, including the welcome trickling of water thanks to leaky dams and, yes, an awful lot of rain, so the squelch of … work on the reserve regularly, as well as on various sites across Ashford.  Areas that they have cleared of trees …

A highland cow standing at Hothfield Heathland.

August 2017 on Hothfield Heathlands

… used from the 13thC , in Sussex Hoathly from 1287 and Hadlegh from 1121. The names all derive from the Old English … threatened habitats, hence Hothfield’s designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, the grazing animals and … to all, including dogs kept in check; a human toddler can become terrified of dogs, not knowing that an unleashed …

sitting in woods

Wellbeing Programmes

… 📅 Programme Dates: Every Tuesday for 12 weeks 2nd June 2026- 25th August Time: Morning Location: Hothfield … in partnership with the NHS Recovery and Wellbeing College. Enrolment with the Recovery College is essential. Once … attire for the weather. Facilities and accessibility of the site can be checked on our reserve pages (which will be …