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Shoresearch

… Everyone is welcome to come to the events - you do not need to have any knowledge of marine life before joining in with Shoresearch, and … or simply to list species found at a particular site on a particular day. If you don’t want to do something …

International Volunteers Day: A look back at 2024

… a #WilderKent. Without their passion, dedication, and tireless efforts, so much of what we achieve wouldn’t be … helped create spaces that support wildlife and inspire the community.  The amazing work Jo and the team do underpins … videos for the Save Swanscombe Campaign to protect a Site of Special Scientific Interest.  His passion for …

Bison in the woodland

How is this project 'Wilding'?

… engineers include beavers, wild pigs, wild horses, cattle and bison, whose natural behaviours replace human … veterinary observation, using special corral facilities on site. Kent Wildlife Trust has been safely managing … use in the project. Wildwood Trust are very experienced in completing these processes to a high-quality and following …

Dungeness - Jim Higham

The bleak beauty of Dungeness

Learn more … The bleak beauty of Dungeness … With its … the child who’s inclined to miscalculate the speed of an incoming wave – yes daughter, I’m talking about you ).  Unique … all plants found in the UK, it's also an important breeding site for birds and a key migration stopover for swallows and …

saving water illustration

How to conserve water

… your water use also reduces your carbon footprint. Using less water keeps more in our ecosystems and helps to keep … water you use, the less you may be charged by your water company.  … Save water in the kitchen: Put a large bottle of … and in-depth information can be found on the WaterWise website.  Check in with your water company as some offer …

Coast Explorer Internship Takeover!

… Internship Takeover! … We’re handing over to our interns Leanne Riddoch and Maud Philippot to talk about their roles … across sectors. I am learning so much about a completely new sector: renewables, especially marine energy … and the work they do in Kent can be found on their website here: www.vattenfall.co.uk/vattenfallinkent … Maud …

Common frog

6 species you shouldn't be seeing this winter

… winter easier for our wildlife by building a bug hotel, leaving leaf piles, or checking campfires and bonfires … is dependent on their environment, and in autumn they become more lethargic and are less able to hunt. They choose a … at a constant temperature, often moving into underground sites such as caves. This may explain why we haven’t found …

Forest Fun

Learn more … Forest Fun … Kathryn Barton, our Community Education Officer who works on the Forest School … Tree, a stately old beech that looks over our Forest School site. ‘Going to the woods is going home’ – John Muir … …

Making A Mini-Meadow

Learn more about wildlife gardening … Having discovered our … August. We were rewarded with five flowering spikes of common spotted orchid in that first year of our mini-meadow. … you can find practical tips on Kent Wildlife Trust's website. … Making A Mini-Meadow … Penny and Peter were inspired …

People working together for nature around a building

Creating wildlife-friendly community spaces

… for obvious signs of disease of infection, such as nibbled or browning leaves, wilting, and poor root development.   … Why not start or look after a community space for nature? Community gardens are an amazing … to the My Wilder Kent pledge map, and check out other sites such as Hedgehog Street to find where other gardens …

symbols for the seasons on a calendar

Help wildlife thrive year-round

Leave an area of your lawn unmown  Can you go one better … the flowers in your lawn are just getting started when June comes round and the mower comes out again! That’s not to say … for inspiration on what to plant where. There is a café onsite and plant stall selling nature friendly locally grown …

Rewild your school this spring

… time to rewild your school and create a more sustainable and biodiverse campus. … One of the best ways to rewild … occasional cutting or trimming to prevent the area from becoming too overgrown, as well as removing any invasive … to visit your school and create a safe and secure nesting site for them. To build a birdhouse, you can either purchase …