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Nightingales at Hothfield Heathlands in June

Learn more … Nightingales at Hothfield Heathlands in June … … cotton grass nods across the main bog, with very dense communities of species in the tussocks and along the edge of … brilliant volunteers, have been improving access across the site, building steps down a steep woodland slope, using sand …

It's 'Blean' a whole year

Learn more about our nature reserves … It's 'Blean' a whole … if this was intentional to rid herself of those pesky parasites. In September, the nation delighted as the UK’s first … the generations who follow her. Finally, the family was completed when the bull from Germany arrived in a deluge of …

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The flight of the chough

… Chough to Kent … The flight of the chough … Iconic, red-billed corvids spread their wings to reach Dover Castle. … … beak and legs from paddling in the blood of Sir Thomas Becket following the Archbishop's gruesome murder by four of … to see four red-billed choughs kept in an aviary on the site . The birds had been placed there to act as ambassadors …

National Marine Week: The Local Nature Recovery Strategy

Learn more about nature recovery … National Marine Week: The … and we need people and organisations of Kent to combat these issues. I have seen first-hand the impact that … details about The Making Space for Nature project on our website here . … National Marine Week: The Local Nature …

September on Hothfield Heathlands

Learn more about Hothfield Heathlands … September on … Coronopus is Greek for crow’s foot. They grow in a low rosette and are edible, crunchy and tasting of spinach. A nice … paths and remember to check dogs and yourselves. The NHS website has information on safe tick removal.   A Note from Ian …

A mossy stone wall surrounded by ferns and trees.

Nature immersion: workshops, the senses and other-than-human bonds

… By the end of the two hours, it was clear that both Jacob and Rae did sustain intense, emotional … Snowdonia this summer. Our relations to the environment are complex. Messy. We can be both disconnected and connected, … that one needs to be a scientist or ecologist, with requisite tools and training, to possibly ‘know’ about the …

Farming through natural systems with Iain Tolhurst MBE of Tolhurst Organics

… This farm has made quite a name for itself because it is able to feed 350 families on 14 acres of what is classified as … stuff that you're doing here is pretty much unique, It's completely your own plan. Your own scheme of how you go … decent yields. Iain:  Yeah, we have good yields given the site, which is not the best quality. So in fact this is …

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Kent Wildlife Trust, the first organisation to introduce beavers back into Britain, celebrate over 20 years of their Ham Fen project on International Beaver Day

… organisation to introduce beavers back into Britain, celebrate over 20 years of their Ham Fen project on … Day provides the opportunity to reflect on how far we have come in restoring beavers back into our landscape, whilst … is interested in taking part can find out more on our website.” … Kent Wildlife Trust, the first organisation to …

7 top tips for a wildlife-friendly garden

… a wildlife-friendly garden … Wild About Gardens Officer Ellen Tout shares how we can all turn our gardens into … impacts for so many species in your garden. When it comes to 'weeds', try to relax and observe - these can be … produced by your gardening and reuse plant matter onsite. It will save you money in the long-term too! This can …

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Are beachgoers driving our wildlife away?

… two bird species recently added to the red list, the common gull and the black-backed gull. Signage and information online clearly show the areas for people and dogs, yet an influx of … wildlife offences can be found on  Kent Wildlife Trust's website . … Are beachgoers driving our wildlife away? …

Spooky adventures in nature this half term

… adventures that will create lasting memories. Here, we recommend a variety of fun activities that blend the magic of Halloween with the beauty of nature and … more about bats by exploring our mammals pages of the website Build a bat box Caught the bug for bats? Why not …