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Reflecting on FND Awareness Month

Learn more … Reflecting on FND Awareness Month … In this … I joined the Kent Wildlife Trust 2 years ago, working as a community organiser on the Nextdoor Nature project , which … At this appointment I was handed a Post-It note for a website address hastily scribbled on it.  Pretty much sent on …

The change is now: #ActWILD and join us in creating a Wilder Kent

Learn more … The change is now: #ActWILD and join us in … Labour Government begin to put into place their manifesto commitments that saw them elected. Some MPs have … impact us all.   From illegal waste disposal on wildlife sites to how we can use nature-based solutions, it is …

Wilder Blean: Wilder Woodlands

… ambitious target represents the urgency we now face to tackle the concurrent nature and climate crises.   To shine the … on bridge number four. We aim to build these bridges in 2026, by which time the at-risk fiery clearwing moths that … that we need, we will have to delay on vital works on the site. Due to the nature of the site and licences that apply …

Bluebells in woodland

Questions and Answers

… belief that a healthy, wildlife-rich natural world is valuable in its own right and is also the foundation of our … prosperity. People are part of nature; everything we value comes from it and everything we do has an impact on it. We … its work. You can read them on the Charity Commission website or visit the  How We're Funded page for an overview. We …

Hothfield Heathlands in August

… … No bison are heading to Hothfield, but longhorn cattle, another conservation grazer, have been settling in here … drops to overwinter in the ground litter. Everyone is welcome to visit Hothfield Heathlands but please remember that … of year, so please help ensure no fires are ever lit on site. Hothfield Heathlands is one of the best spots for …

Volunteers' Week 2024 - Thank you to our teams!

Learn more … Our volunteers are at the heart of Kent … practical conservation work, data collection, education, community engagement and much much more, our volunteers are … Trust is really straightforward.  Visit the Trust’s website to view current volunteering opportunities and fill out …

Adonis Blue butterfly resting on a plant

Six actions you can take for nature in 2026

… your life and the planets’. To make it easier, we’ve compiled a list of six practices you can start any time that can … a carbon footprint calculator on the Southeastern website and app, to help passengers become more aware of rail … care about.     … Six actions you can take for nature in 2026

High-yield nature-friendly farming at Nonington, Canterbury

… managed to cut costs AND fertilisers and pesticides, while keeping yields high. Rob also talks to Liz Milne, the … deliver on their land to recover nature. We're speaking to community groups, friends of groups, we're speaking to the … fact one of only eight arable farms in England that are accredited as being a LEAF demonstration farm (Linking …

A group of brown iron-age brown pigs among wildflower in West Blean

Pigs and wildflower meadows

… Read more … Some of our most rare flowers are called 'arable plants' because they are found in arable fields … seeds being exposed for a time when they have almost no competition from other plants. Unfortunately, these flowers … small areas of bare chalk, sand or gravel. These mini-sites encourage a wide variety of plant types, associated …

My Day with Sir David

… … My Day with Sir David … Mollie Amor describes her memorable day meeting Sir David Attenborough and the Planet Earth … was an extremely special moment to hear Sir David say ‘Welcome... to Planet Earth’ in real life in the same way that … Road, just past Christmas Tree Farm, for 1/2 mile. Exit opposite Hang Grove track. Follow it downhill. OS Map …

Toddler with a sweep net

Nature Tots Maidstone (Jan/Feb - Tuesday 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 … … Visit the Nature Tots page on the Kent Wildlife Trust website for more information. … What are my transport/parking …