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Our guide to elections & government

… The leader of the government who is responsible for policy and … officially as The Opposition. In Parliament, they sit opposite government ministers and challenge the current … acts as an impartial chair during debates in The House of Commons. They make sure order is maintained and rules are …

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Discover the secrets of owls with Kent Wildlife Trust

… Related blog posts … Discover the secrets of owls with Kent … heart-shaped face, pure white feathers, and ghostly silent flight, it's easy to identify. Look out for it flying … adapted to hunt with deadly precision in the dark of night: combined with their stealthy and silent flight, their …

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Seabed secrets: 6 lesser-known marine species

… Seabed secrets: 6 lesser-known marine species … National Marine Week is our … these secrets are lesser-known marine species. … The porcelain crab, also known as the broad-clawed porcelain crab, is … hairy bodies are well camouflaged. They are filter feeders, combing plankton from the water using special hairs on their …

Rain doesn't stop play for Forest Schools!

Learn more … Rain doesn't stop play for Forest Schools! … As we wave goodbye to summer and … we get to spend time in the woods, kicking the crunchy leaves, toasting chestnuts on the fire, stomping in the mud … rather than a one-off visit.” We now have 3 main sites from which we run Forest School sessions all year …

Ed Lines: Fossil Hunting with the family

… Our family blogger Ed Charles has the inside scoop on a great spot to go … but you need to be on the lookout for anything dark black. This photo shows our most recent haul and there are … Ethelbert . We have eaten at the pub a few times and can recommend.  Do let Kent Wildlife Trust know about your finds …

Campaign with us for a #WilderFuture

… It's not too late to bring our wildlife back Sadly, since we first met Badger, Ratty and friends in 1908, the UK has become one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. The Wildlife Trusts have …

Reflections on Disability Pride 2024

… Related blog posts … Reflections on Disability Pride 2024 … … I was thrilled the day I got the email asking me if I could come and review the nest cam footage to monitor behaviours …

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April on Hothfield Heathlands: Highland cows & nesting birds

… May. … We need to raise £120,000 by the end of April to scale up our Wilder Grazing programme and bring more land back … the swallows this year. Helen has left a large hole in the community, and I will miss bumping into her in the farm … It was great to see lots of enthusiastic visitors on site, but we have needed to manage people's expectations. We …

Spring Wildlife at Lydden Temple Ewell Reserve

… Related blog posts … Spring Wildlife at Lydden Temple Ewell Reserve … Lydden Temple Ewell is a massive reserve, … will be many plants and animals to look out for over the coming months. Butterflies such as brimstones, peacock and … In July and August, many species can be seen at the site, ranging from the green hairstreak to the rare …

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Forest School

… an educational approach that places nature at the core of learning, fostering a deep connection between children and … School session is a full day so that learners have time to complete activities and explore their surroundings without … which means we can work with 2 groups in one day. … All our sites, activities, tools and equipment are risk assessed and …

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Monopoly vandal causes thousands of pounds worth of damage at nature reserve

… We do not make a profit from parking, but it is a valuable contribution that supports the £1.2m annual running costs … amphibians that live here. “We know many of our visitors come to fill bottles of water from the Artisan well that we maintain on the site, most people would not think twice about spending a few …

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Hoathly Farm Appeal

… Furnace Farm with Hoathly Farm would be incredible, as we transform a landscape that been barren for decades … vary depending on the species needs and pressures of the site. Most reserves respond best to a natural approach, … use them to make the best of their skills.   When these key components are put back into an ecosystem, the natural …