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Stag Beetle in childs hand

Magical Minibeasts

… identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals identify and name a variety of common … and knowledgeable about the invertebrates found on site and will help facilitate discussions with your pupils …

Crown-tipped Coral rare fungus

Conservationists “excited” by rare mushroom recorded in Addington

… growing in Addington. … Mike Green of the London Fungus Network said: “On stumbling across the specimen I didn’t … was actually Rhianna who first spotted it, which is remarkable as she is new to fungi, so she has got off to an … making it's way down to Kent and Sussex. This fungus is common in North America and in the boreal/semi-boreal …

Bat box illustration with bats flying around it

How to build a bat box

… an area greater than all of the UK’s nature reserves combined. Our gardens and public green spaces are vitally … UK is home to 18 species of bat, the largest being the noctule which weighs the same as four £1 coins, and the smallest … timber Tape measure and pencil Hammer Saw Nails Brackets Steps Cut your timber to the dimensions shown in the …

Bugs Matter app

Kent Wildlife Trust Winner of 2024 Amazon Web Services IMAGINE Grant UK for Nonprofits

… Kent Wildlife Trust will work with Amazon’s cloud computing arm towards the international launch of ‘Bugs … and the figures produced give us the tools we need to challenge the use of insect-killing pesticides, advocate for … has awarded over $9M in unrestricted funds, AWS Promotional Credits, and expert technical guidance to over 100 nonprofit …

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 … Planning and Policy Officer, Nicholas Trower says: “These sites are essential stepping-stones for pollinators and home … to rare and protected species. The loss of these habitats, combined with increased nitrogen dioxide pollution from the …

Trinity Broad surveying

Discover your inner scientist

Learn more … Discover your inner scientist … The Sevenoaks Greensands Common project has drawn to a close but we celebrate the … Common, we set out to record butterfly populations at eight sites across the commons. After reaching out to the local …

water vole. Terry Whittaker

Water Vole reintroduction at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve

… More news … Water Vole Reintroduction at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve … In 2011 … in Britain and have disappeared from 94% of their former sites. Records show that the water vole was once common along the River Darent." … Vicki Breakell, the …

Wilder Kent

Entrant's Guide - Businesses

… by mid-century .  The UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world.  Urban areas are rapidly … Recycling one ton of paper saves 2,548 litres of oil , 26,498 litres of water and 2.5 cubic metres of landfill … … Carry out litter picks both on your site and in the local community. … Work with grounds staff …

Heather at Hothfield

Hothfield Heathlands: A big thank you!

… Area Manager, Ian Rickards, takes a moment to reflect on the work at Hothfield Heathlads throughout the … … All of this work carries on all year round. As we come into the winter months the work shifts more towards … the produce of which are used for dead hedging around the site. Everybody is welcome to join, if you would like to get

Check with team about when recall training is happening

Grazing animal tactics in cold weather

Learn more … When these coats are shed in the spring, they become valuable nesting material for birds. The rolling, … plays an important part in shaping the microclimates of a site, from dust bowls to breaking down (or re-)coppice …

WKA

Wilder Kent Awards Ceremony 2025-2026

… an extremely positive and rewarding experience for our whole school community. The framework has helped us recognise, … Chapel House Estate were the perfect partner for the 2025-2026 awards due to their commitment to sustainability through … Car Chapel House Estate is easily accessible by car with on site parking: Chapel House Estate, Thorne Hill, Minster, …